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UPP 649L

1973 MG B

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,352 mi
Last recorded69,352 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPP 649L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 69,352 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2024 68,504 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 6 Jul 2023 65,122 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 64,196 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 62,649 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 61,261 miles

under side coated in under seal

Pass 15 Jul 2019 60,451 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 56,152 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,997 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,090 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,637 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,176 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,521 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside seat belt lock bolt slightly loose?

offside front wheel bearing has wear

Pass 23 Jul 2012 1,444 miles

HANDBRAKE NEEDS ADJUSTING ,

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 41,339 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 39,861 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 38,197 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 34,815 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside track rod end "creaking".

Pass 2 Jun 2007 32,081 miles

chrome cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 17 May 2006 32,056 miles

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 649L is a 1973 MG B in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPP 649L, 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 UPP 649L registered?

UPP 649L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 12 June 1973.

Is UPP 649L safe to buy?

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