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6908 MG

1972 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

13,586 mi
Last recorded13,586 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6908 MG
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 13,586 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 13,586 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper locking tabs (3.5.1l)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 13,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 13,521 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,483 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,358 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub seal

Fail 17 Jun 2014 13,358 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub seal

Pass 28 Jun 2013 13,008 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brakes slightly binding.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 12,712 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 12,712 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 12,330 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 11,880 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,301 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 10,892 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 10,499 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 102,894 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 10,014 miles

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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6908 MG is a 1972 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 6908 MG, 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.

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What year was 6908 MG registered?

6908 MG is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 17 February 1972.

Is 6908 MG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6908 MG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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