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BCA 99L

1972 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,434 mi
Last recorded11,434 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCA 99L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 11,434 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 11,434 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 May 2016 11,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2016 11,434 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 11,434 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 26 May 2014 9,720 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 7,794 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 7,716 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 6,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2010 6,812 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 6,471 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 6,120 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 1,190 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,019 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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BCA 99L is a 1972 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BCA 99L, 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 BCA 99L registered?

BCA 99L is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 22 December 1972.

Is BCA 99L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCA 99L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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