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UYN 400M

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,360 mi
Last recorded31,360 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYN 400M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 31,360 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,287 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,984 miles

n/s/r brake is slightly binding

Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,816 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 21,446 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,622 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 17,968 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,909 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 16,045 miles

Slight noise from the offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,285 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 15,270 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 14,630 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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UYN 400M is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UYN 400M, 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 UYN 400M?

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What year was UYN 400M registered?

UYN 400M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 14 September 1973.

Is UYN 400M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYN 400M shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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