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CFU 624L

1972 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

66,210 mi
Last recorded66,210 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFU 624L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 66,210 miles

Nearside Rear axle slight leak

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 66,162 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 66,056 miles

Front bump stops missing

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 66,018 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 66,018 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,896 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 65,824 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,784 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 65,784 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 65,737 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 65,648 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 65,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 65,405 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 65,405 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,948 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fluid around nearside rear brake

rear spring mountings corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,844 miles

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fluid around rear brake back plates

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre perished

Fail 21 Jan 2014 64,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fluid around rear brake back plates

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre perished

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,792 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 Jan 2013 64,785 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,770 miles

front cross member rusty,under side starting to get rusty.nearside front tyre perished,no speedo illimination

Fail 18 Jan 2012 64,770 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front cross member rusty,under side starting to get rusty.nearside front tyre perished,no speedo illimination

Pass 16 Dec 2010 64,724 miles

Both front tyres cracking.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,664 miles

n/s/f tyre has cracking in sidewalls

steering coloumn universal joint has slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2008 64,606 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear chassis area has some surface corrossion consistent with age of vehicle

o/s and n/s rear axle oil seals showing slight signs of leakage

Pass 9 Aug 2007 64,493 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 64,493 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 64,377 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 64,209 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 64,203 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight oil leak o/s and n/s rear axle to brake back plates

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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CFU 624L is a 1972 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CFU 624L, 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 CFU 624L registered?

CFU 624L is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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