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UTK 121L

1973 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

21,075 mi
Last recorded21,075 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Mgb31,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTK 121L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 21,075 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 19,263 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 19,244 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 18,015 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 16,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 15,127 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 14,815 miles

Front floors corroded nearside and offside

Heavy corrosion to front bulk head area

Heavy corrosion to outer/inner sill areas nearside and offside

Fail 9 Oct 2017 14,804 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Trunion joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front floors corroded nearside and offside

Heavy corrosion to front bulk head area

Heavy corrosion to outer/inner sill areas nearside and offside

Pass 10 Oct 2016 14,606 miles

Heavy corrosion to front bulk head areas and front floors nearside and offside

Outer/inner sills general corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2015 74,399 miles

Heavy corrosion to front floors and bulk head areas nearside and offside front

Fail 9 Oct 2015 74,398 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel cyl. (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Heavy corrosion to front floors and bulk head areas nearside and offside front

Pass 6 Nov 2014 14,112 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 13,793 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front king pins worn

engine oil leak

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 13,463 miles

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 13,108 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 12,729 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 12,715 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front inner wing showing corrosion, previously welded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 12,197 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 11,603 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 11,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 11,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 10,443 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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UTK 121L is a 1973 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1973 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 31,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UTK 121L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UTK 121L registered?

UTK 121L is a 1973 MG Mgb, first registered on 1 April 1973.

Is UTK 121L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTK 121L shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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