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UUK 803M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,798 mi
Last recorded71,798 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUK 803M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 71,798 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 71,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower n/s, o/s cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect sill panel

Pass 12 Jun 2020 71,608 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,278 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,698 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,428 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 70,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 70,328 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 70,263 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 70,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 69,803 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 69,803 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 69,667 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 69,480 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 69,458 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 69,200 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,200 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 68,609 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,802 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 67,802 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 803M 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 70%.

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 UUK 803M, 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 803M registered?

UUK 803M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UUK 803M safe to buy?

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