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UNP 909L

1973 MG B

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

2,106 mi
Last recorded2,106 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNP 909L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 2,106 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 800 miles

Oil leak ()

all rubber bushes on suspension perished ans in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2017 671 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated starting to split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

SIGNIFICANT deterioration to ALL suspension rubber bushes

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 670 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear brake backplate wet, indicating a possible leaking wheel cylinder

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated starting to split (2.2.D.2d)

SIGNIFICANT deterioration to ALL suspension rubber bushes

Pass 29 Mar 2016 584 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2015 141 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 99,283 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 98,816 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 98,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

front tyres showing age cracks in sidewall

Pass 22 May 2010 98,049 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 May 2010 98,037 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 96,939 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 96,406 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 96,406 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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UNP 909L is a 1973 MG B in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UNP 909L, 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 UNP 909L registered?

UNP 909L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 4 May 1973.

Is UNP 909L safe to buy?

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