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ULX 301M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,319 mi
Last recorded93,319 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULX 301M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 93,319 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 93,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 92,727 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 92,288 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2010 91,966 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 91,453 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 91,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 91,324 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 91,324 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight lift in o/s and n/s lower trunions.

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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ULX 301M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ULX 301M, 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

How do I check the history of ULX 301M?

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What year was ULX 301M registered?

ULX 301M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 12 October 1973.

Is ULX 301M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULX 301M shows 9 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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