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UUK 717M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,427 mi
Last recorded1,427 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUK 717M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 1,427 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 1,253 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 1,132 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 955 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 735 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 593 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 377 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 91 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 99,846 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 59,413 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 98,925 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 98,925 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 98,264 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 98,042 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 98,042 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 97,708 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

damp around fuel pump

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 May 2007 97,481 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 May 2007 97,481 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 May 2006 97,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

drivers wiper is split. †

Fail 23 May 2006 97,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

drivers wiper is split. †

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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UUK 717M is a 1973 MG B in Red 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 UUK 717M, 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 UUK 717M registered?

UUK 717M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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