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BJA 359K

1972 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,024 mi
Last recorded4,024 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJA 359K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 4,024 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 3,362 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 2,793 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 1,861 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 1,023 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 1,014 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,192 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 61,189 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 61,161 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 61,153 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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BJA 359K is a 1972 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJA 359K, 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 BJA 359K registered?

BJA 359K is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is BJA 359K safe to buy?

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