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UUW 145M

1973 MG B

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,419 mi
Last recorded42,419 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUW 145M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 42,419 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 39,650 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 36,994 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 35,818 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 5,772 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,911 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 34,322 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 34,322 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 34,096 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 33,939 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,389 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,338 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 33,202 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,098 miles

offside front inner sill light rust

Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,739 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,606 miles

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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UUW 145M is a 1973 MG B in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UUW 145M, 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 UUW 145M?

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What year was UUW 145M registered?

UUW 145M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 6 August 1973.

Is UUW 145M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUW 145M shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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