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COE 495K

1972 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

16,344 mi
Last recorded16,344 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOE 495K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 16,344 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 16,284 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 16,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 16,105 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 15,947 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 15,641 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 15,465 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 15,389 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 15,248 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 15,012 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 14,678 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,451 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight drag on offside front brake

Pass 14 Jul 2006 14,161 miles

SAME ADVISORY NOTES APPLY REF :951295296196

Fail 14 Jul 2006 14,161 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2005 13,637 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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COE 495K is a 1972 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 COE 495K, 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 COE 495K registered?

COE 495K is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 11 February 1972.

Is COE 495K safe to buy?

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