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ULA 76M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,234 mi
Last recorded1,234 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULA 76M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 1,234 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 690 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 686 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both when left indicator switched on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 99,366 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 96,255 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,093 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 94,572 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 92,626 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 91,715 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 90,613 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 90,544 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,600 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 88,528 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 85,572 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 85,571 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 84,135 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 83,366 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 79,389 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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ULA 76M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ULA 76M, 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 ULA 76M registered?

ULA 76M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 7 December 1973.

Is ULA 76M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULA 76M shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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