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MOT Valid

1973 MG B 1.8L Petrol · UPP 649L

UPP 649L

1973 MG B (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12/06/1973. Recorded mileage 69,980 miles. MOT valid until 26/07/2027.

Make & Model
MG B
Year / Origin
1973
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26/07/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
69,980 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/07/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1973
Engine
1798cc

UPP 649L Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
  • 69,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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UPP 649L Mileage History

  1. 17/05/200632,056 mi
  2. 02/06/200732,081 mi+25 mi
  3. 13/05/200834,815 mi+2,734 mi
  4. 11/05/200938,197 mi+3,382 mi
  5. 27/05/201039,861 mi+1,664 mi
  6. 31/05/201141,339 mi+1,478 mi
  7. 23/07/20121,444 mi-39,895 mi
  8. 15/07/201348,521 mi+47,077 mi
  9. 17/07/201451,176 mi+2,655 mi
  10. 20/07/201552,637 mi+1,461 mi
  11. 19/07/201654,090 mi+1,453 mi
  12. 26/07/201754,997 mi+907 mi
  13. 24/07/201856,152 mi+1,155 mi
  14. 15/07/201960,451 mi+4,299 mi
  15. 28/07/202061,261 mi+810 mi
  16. 20/07/202162,649 mi+1,388 mi
  17. 19/07/202264,196 mi+1,547 mi
  18. 06/07/202365,122 mi+926 mi
  19. 23/07/202468,504 mi+3,382 mi
  20. 25/07/202569,352 mi+848 mi
  21. 13/07/202669,980 mi+628 mi

Average of roughly 1,882 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

UPP 649L MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 15:20
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1973 Mg B (UPP 649L) between May 2006 and July 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY

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