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EYN 318J

1971 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

869 mi
Last recorded869 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYN 318J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 869 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 97,530 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 95,554 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 92,704 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 91,958 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,000 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 90,586 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,345 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,877 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 88,037 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 87,640 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 86,491 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside front king pin has slight play

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2008 85,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f king pin has slight play

o/s/f steering rack arm is slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2008 85,954 miles

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

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

o/s/f king pin has slight play

o/s/f steering rack arm is slightly worn

Pass 12 Jun 2007 84,957 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 84,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 83,272 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 83,257 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EYN 318J is a 1971 MG Roadster in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EYN 318J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EYN 318J registered?

EYN 318J is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 12 February 1971.

Is EYN 318J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYN 318J shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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