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DRJ 907L

1973 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,876 mi
Last recorded77,876 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRJ 907L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 77,876 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 77,549 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 77,182 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,080 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 77,080 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 76,552 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,502 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 76,500 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 76,392 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 76,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 76,310 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 76,310 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside front stubpin slight play

offside rear sill slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2007 76,081 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 75,902 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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DRJ 907L is a 1973 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 40,282 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 DRJ 907L, 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 53 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DRJ 907L registered?

DRJ 907L is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is DRJ 907L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRJ 907L shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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