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UTU 564M

1973 MG B GT

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,494 mi
Last recorded42,494 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTU 564M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 42,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 41,768 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,885 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 39,632 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body under silled

Pass 16 May 2013 35,884 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 35,873 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 35,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

the offside rear handbrake is slightly low on effort

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,230 miles

nearside rear axle check strap splitting

offside rear tyre pressure low

oil leaks evident

slight play in nearside front upper trunion

two front bumper bolts missing

Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,089 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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UTU 564M is a 1973 MG B GT in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1973 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,488 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UTU 564M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 53 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UTU 564M registered?

UTU 564M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 17 September 1973.

Is UTU 564M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTU 564M shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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