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UYU 204M

1973 MG B GT

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,539 mi
Last recorded39,539 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B GT41,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYU 204M
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 39,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe from repaired section (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 39,537 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe from repaired section (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 39,372 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 39,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 May 2016 39,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,096 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 38,417 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 37,590 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 36,943 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 36,153 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,086 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,312 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,713 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,141 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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UYU 204M is a 1973 MG B GT in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYU 204M, 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 UYU 204M registered?

UYU 204M is a 1973 MG B GT, first registered on 5 November 1973.

Is UYU 204M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYU 204M shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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