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UMB 754M

1973 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,851 mi
Last recorded95,851 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMB 754M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 95,851 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 95,732 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 95,672 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 95,483 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 96,132 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,951 miles

previous welding repairs carried out

suspension arm bushes perishing

Fail 7 Apr 2016 94,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

previous welding repairs carried out

suspension bushes perished

Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,676 miles

general corrosion to underside

play in steering column

slight leak exhaust

stone chip windscreen

Fail 22 Mar 2015 94,674 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake hoses perishing

general corrosion to underside

play in steering column

slight leak exhaust

stone chip windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,504 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Vehicle undersealed at time of test.

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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UMB 754M is a 1973 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMB 754M, 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 UMB 754M registered?

UMB 754M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 12 September 1973.

Is UMB 754M safe to buy?

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