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BVK 21J

1971 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,829 mi
Last recorded11,829 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVK 21J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 11,829 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 11,716 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 11,643 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 11,606 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 11,548 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 11,389 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 11,126 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 10,827 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 10,726 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 10,686 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 9,374 miles

CO content max 3.500% actual value 6.671%

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 9,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

CO content max 3.500% actual value 6.671%

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 9,207 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 9,100 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2006 8,780 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 8,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

general under body corrosion

slight play in offside king pin

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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BVK 21J is a 1971 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 22,645 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 BVK 21J, 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 55 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 BVK 21J registered?

BVK 21J is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is BVK 21J safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVK 21J shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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