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UJY 975M

1973 MG B

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,674 mi
Last recorded19,674 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJY 975M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 19,674 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2014 19,538 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

slight leak from diff

Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,512 miles

O/S/R shock damp

Pass 7 Jul 2011 19,426 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 19,373 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 19,256 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,937 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 18,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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UJY 975M is a 1973 MG B in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UJY 975M, 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 UJY 975M registered?

UJY 975M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UJY 975M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJY 975M shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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