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UNJ 206

1973 MG B

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,268 mi
Last recorded65,268 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNJ 206
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 65,268 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 65,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2023 64,854 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 64,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 64,105 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 61,089 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 61,002 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,616 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 59,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,834 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,342 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,766 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,339 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,791 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,326 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,077 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,766 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 54,764 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 54,501 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 54,492 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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UNJ 206 is a 1973 MG B in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UNJ 206, 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 UNJ 206 registered?

UNJ 206 is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 October 1973.

Is UNJ 206 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNJ 206 shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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