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UYO 274M

1973 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

27,233 mi
Last recorded27,233 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYO 274M
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 27,233 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 23,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 19,474 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 19,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near Spring mount inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near Spring mount inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 17,494 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 15,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2021 15,075 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 8,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 5,445 miles

Offside Front seat belt needs slight assistance when retracting

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 3 Apr 2017 3,900 miles

Nearside reverse lamp not working

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear prop shaft u/j joint worn

Pass 15 Apr 2016 848 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 97,836 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 97,818 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

o/s front suspension top trunion bush starting to split

Pass 9 Apr 2014 94,500 miles

o/s rear inner sill corroded and weak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 94,500 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s rear inner sill corroded and weak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,341 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 2-3mm

slight oil leaks from gearbox and rear diff

Fail 18 Apr 2013 90,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 2-3mm

slight oil leaks from gearbox and rear diff

Pass 20 Apr 2012 85,805 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s front chassis beam corroded and weak at center section

o/s rear axle strap starting to split

slight lift in o/s front king pin

Fail 20 Apr 2012 85,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s front chassis beam corroded and weak at center section

o/s rear axle strap starting to split

slight lift in o/s front king pin

Pass 8 Apr 2011 80,335 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play in o/s/f king pin

under body repairs

Pass 25 Mar 2010 74,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear brake effort low for model

sign of slight wear/lift offside king pin

steering wheel cover starting to loosen

Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,838 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipe to servo unit lightly chaffed

front no plate damaged

fuel pipe to rear carb. slightly chaffed

offside front floor section shows corrossion

rear air filter body fractured, tube insecure

sign of slight wear offside king pin thrust washer

steering wheel cover not fully secure

Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,924 miles

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT SEPARATED BUT SECURE///NSR AXLE RETAINING STRAP BROKEN///

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 53,813 miles

nearside front chassis member sign of corrossion

offside and nearside rear outer sill panels show corrossion

Fail 4 May 2007 53,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

nearside front chassis member showing corrossion

offside and nearside rear outer sill panels showing corrossion

stop lights only work with firm pressure on footpedal

Pass 4 May 2006 46,025 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

nearside front brake binding lightly

offside front suspension lower fulcrum pin shows wear

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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UYO 274M is a 1973 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UYO 274M, 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.

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What year was UYO 274M registered?

UYO 274M is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 25 October 1973.

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