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UMU 538M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,145 mi
Last recorded19,145 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMU 538M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 19,145 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 18,156 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 17,377 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 16,762 miles

Nearside Rear axle check strap broken.o/s in poor condition.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 16,056 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 14,898 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 13,742 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2013 13,741 miles

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,616 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 13,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,305 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 13,305 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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UMU 538M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UMU 538M, 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 UMU 538M registered?

UMU 538M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 September 1973.

Is UMU 538M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMU 538M shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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