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55 PRX

1972 MG Roadster

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,814 mi
Last recorded37,814 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 PRX
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 37,814 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 37,617 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 37,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 36,542 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,367 miles

BRAKE PIPE ACCROSS BULKHEAD STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S FRONT A/ROLL MOUNTING RUB BER HAS SLIGHT PLAY

STEERING RACK HAS PLAY

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Fail 18 Mar 2011 33,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPE ACCROSS BULKHEAD STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S FRONT A/ROLL MOUNTING RUB BER HAS SLIGHT PLAY

STEERING RACK HAS PLAY

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,103 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,831 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 31,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

offside front tyre inner sidewall is starting to crack

Fail 22 Jun 2007 31,046 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

offside front tyre inner sidewall is starting to crack

Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,871 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 29,859 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

How Reliable is the MG Roadster?

Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
379
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
1,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 390
brake binding 298
Stop lamp not working 280
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
Steering rack gaiter split 202
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55 PRX is a 1972 MG Roadster in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 39,049 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 Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 55 PRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 54 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 55 PRX registered?

55 PRX is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 12 May 1972.

Is 55 PRX safe to buy?

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