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UMP 717M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

6,746 mi
Last recorded6,746 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMP 717M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 6,746 miles

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

all inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 6,746 miles

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

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

all inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 6,529 miles

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

all inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2016 6,529 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

all inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 6,309 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 5,835 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 5,130 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

noise in steering rack

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sill condition

Fail 15 Aug 2012 5,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

noise in steering rack

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sill condition

Pass 14 May 2010 4,758 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 4,754 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 4,392 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 4,389 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 3,973 miles

all tyre pressures low

Fail 28 Apr 2008 3,971 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyre pressures low

Pass 30 Apr 2007 3,567 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 3,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2006 3,138 miles

coolant leaking

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 717M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UMP 717M, 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 717M registered?

UMP 717M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 20 August 1973.

Is UMP 717M safe to buy?

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