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ETD 372J

1971 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

7,329 mi
Last recorded7,329 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETD 372J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 7,329 miles

high engine idle

Fail 16 Mar 2021 7,329 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

high engine idle

Pass 11 Oct 2018 7,288 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 7,257 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 7,200 miles

slight play in both o/s and n/s front upper trunions

Pass 10 Jul 2015 7,160 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 7,142 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 7,059 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 7,036 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 7,036 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 6,930 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 6,820 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 6,751 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 6,751 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 6,621 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 6,360 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 6,360 miles

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

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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ETD 372J is a 1971 MG Roadster in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1971 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 22,645 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 ETD 372J, 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 55 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ETD 372J registered?

ETD 372J is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 May 1971.

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