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ERD 725L

1972 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,697 mi
Last recorded47,697 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERD 725L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 47,697 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 47,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,386 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

slight play os/f lower swivel

Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,017 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 44,017 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,922 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 43,566 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,178 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 42,648 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,206 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 40,525 miles

play in o/side king pin.

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,734 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 38,587 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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ERD 725L is a 1972 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ERD 725L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ERD 725L registered?

ERD 725L is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is ERD 725L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERD 725L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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