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574 UXW

1960 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,652 mi
Last recorded94,652 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1960 MG Roadster17,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration574 UXW
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 94,652 miles

o/s/f lower trunnion slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2019 93,589 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 92,106 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 92,105 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,723 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 91,509 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 91,509 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 91,240 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 90,647 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 90,647 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2012 90,444 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 90,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

number plate light 1 or 2 not working

water leak from rad

Fail 18 Aug 2010 90,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side rear hub seal leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

off side rear hub seal leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2009 89,997 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 89,997 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 89,802 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 89,179 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 89,174 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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574 UXW is a 1960 MG Roadster in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1960 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 17,521 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 574 UXW, 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 66 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 574 UXW registered?

574 UXW is a 1960 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1960.

Is 574 UXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 574 UXW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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