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UMP 597M

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,438 mi
Last recorded31,438 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMP 597M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 31,438 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 31,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 30,128 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 30,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165r14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 29,891 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 29,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1 bolt snapped in propshaft and rubbing against gearbox

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 29,361 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 29,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 28,947 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 28,516 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 28,516 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 28,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 27,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 27,979 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,835 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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UMP 597M is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UMP 597M, 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.

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What year was UMP 597M registered?

UMP 597M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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