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UUU 50M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,727 mi
Last recorded85,727 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUU 50M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 85,727 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 85,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 85,141 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 85,122 miles

Fuel system component leaking sender unit (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 84,966 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,887 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 84,653 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 84,045 miles

rear prop shaft universal joint worn

Pass 14 May 2015 82,176 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 80,614 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,512 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,821 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,701 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 76,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 75,686 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,768 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 74,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 71,936 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 71,895 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 71,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UUU 50M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UUU 50M, 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 UUU 50M registered?

UUU 50M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UUU 50M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUU 50M shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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