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UMA 985M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,875 mi
Last recorded42,875 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMA 985M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 42,875 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,694 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,512 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 42,285 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,698 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,339 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,867 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 40,867 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,865 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 38,865 miles

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

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,346 miles

advise clutch slave cylinder flexible hose heavily perished

advise rubber fuel hose at rear heavily perished

Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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UMA 985M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UMA 985M, 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 UMA 985M?

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What year was UMA 985M registered?

UMA 985M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 30 June 1973.

Is UMA 985M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMA 985M shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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