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UUU 680M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

6,489 mi
Last recorded6,489 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUU 680M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 6,489 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 6,489 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 6,316 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 6,241 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 6,159 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 6,009 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 5,913 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 5,843 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 5,752 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 5,656 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 5,603 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 5,355 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brakes binding slightly

wiper blades weak in operation

Pass 15 May 2006 5,355 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brakes binding slightly

wiper blades weak in operation

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 680M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UUU 680M, 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 680M registered?

UUU 680M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UUU 680M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUU 680M shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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