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UXF 234M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,648 mi
Last recorded93,648 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXF 234M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 93,648 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 93,578 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 92,877 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 91,449 miles

Slight movement in offside seat mounting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 90,782 miles

Movement in offside seat mounting

Pass 10 Sep 2015 90,333 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 89,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,542 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 88,036 miles

steeing lock not working

Pass 12 Sep 2011 87,367 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 87,367 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 86,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 85,956 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 84,591 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 84,591 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 84,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in rack and pinon

some handbrake travel

Pass 12 Apr 2006 83,610 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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UXF 234M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 UXF 234M, 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 UXF 234M registered?

UXF 234M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is UXF 234M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UXF 234M shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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