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DEL 284L

1972 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,678 mi
Last recorded22,678 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEL 284L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 22,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush slight lift (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush slight lift (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 22,670 miles

Fuel system component leaking From electric fuel pump next to tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush slight lift (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush slight lift (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,570 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 22,364 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,146 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 22,146 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 21,985 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 21,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,785 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 21,660 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 20,850 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,111 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 19,847 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 1,986 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 18,013 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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DEL 284L 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 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 DEL 284L, 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 DEL 284L registered?

DEL 284L is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 17 November 1972.

Is DEL 284L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEL 284L shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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