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ULO 640M

1973 MG B

Purple Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,315 mi
Last recorded26,315 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULO 640M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 26,315 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,019 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,626 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 25,282 miles

sill trims fitted preventing full examination

Fail 24 Jul 2007 25,281 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill trims fitted preventing full examination

Pass 2 Feb 2006 22,817 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 22,817 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

play in the steering column. †several brake pipes corroded. †oil leaks. †off side front shock absorber is damp.

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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ULO 640M is a 1973 MG B in Purple with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULO 640M, 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 ULO 640M registered?

ULO 640M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is ULO 640M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULO 640M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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