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UJW 504L

1973 MG B

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,014 mi
Last recorded15,014 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJW 504L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 15,014 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 10,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,282 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 14,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,831 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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UJW 504L is a 1973 MG B in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UJW 504L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UJW 504L registered?

UJW 504L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is UJW 504L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJW 504L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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