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UUL 583M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,903 mi
Last recorded28,903 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUL 583M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 28,903 miles

Steering and suspension gaiters and bushes deteriorated

Suspension and brake components rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2016 28,437 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering and suspension gaiters deteriorated

Underside and suspension/brake components rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2016 28,437 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering and suspension gaiters deteriorated

Underside and suspension/brake components rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,840 miles

Front suspension bushes deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension components rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2013 26,228 miles

Bonnet hinge bolts loose.

Steering and suspension components rusty.

Fail 27 Jul 2013 26,228 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Bonnet hinge bolts loose.

Steering and suspension components rusty.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,927 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 25,910 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Corrosion evident throughout suspension and sub frames.

Front brake ferrels corroding.

Suspension rubbers are deteriorating and perrished

Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,484 miles

crack in front number plate

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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UUL 583M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UUL 583M, 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

How do I check the history of UUL 583M?

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What year was UUL 583M registered?

UUL 583M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UUL 583M safe to buy?

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