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UPP 368L

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

16,110 mi
Last recorded16,110 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPP 368L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 16,110 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 16,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 15,905 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 15,718 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 15,462 miles

Nearside Front shock damp

Pass 6 Mar 2017 15,293 miles

Nearside Front shockobsorber damp

slight rust at off side rear sill

Pass 11 Mar 2016 15,038 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 14,706 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 14,706 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 14,431 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 14,080 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 13,617 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 13,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 13,364 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,103 miles

OS STEERING RACK GAITER IS CRACKED

Fail 16 Jul 2009 12,881 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

I HAVE DONE A TEMP REPAIRE TO MOUNTING WHICH WILL NEED A NEW MOUNTING RUBBER FITTED.

SCREW IN OSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 16 Jul 2009 12,881 miles

I HAVE DONE A TEMP REPAIRE TO MOUNTING WHICH WILL NEED A NEW MOUNTING RUBBER FITTED.

SCREW IN OSR TYRE TREAD

Fail 23 Jul 2008 12,510 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

NSF SHOCK ABSORBER MAY BE LEAKING SLIGHTLY

REAR AXLE FLEXIBLE BRAAKE PIPE MAY HAVE TOUCHED THE BODY AT SOME TIME

Pass 23 Jul 2008 12,510 miles

NSF SHOCK ABSORBER MAY BE LEAKING SLIGHTLY

REAR AXLE FLEXIBLE BRAAKE PIPE MAY HAVE TOUCHED THE BODY AT SOME TIME

Fail 6 Aug 2007 12,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear flexible brake pipe poor

Pass 6 Aug 2007 12,233 miles

rear flexible brake pipe poor

Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,724 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pump pipe has been rubbing on spring

rear flexi rubbing on suspension

rear tyres show signs of rubbing on arches

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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UPP 368L is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UPP 368L, 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 UPP 368L registered?

UPP 368L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 June 1973.

Is UPP 368L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPP 368L shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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