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GEG 497L

1972 MG Roadster

Orange Petrol 1778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,881 mi
Last recorded23,881 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEG 497L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,778cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 23,881 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 23,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 22,932 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2018 22,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner bush's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner bush's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,315 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front prop shaft u.j mount to gear box ()

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone both inner bush's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone inner bush's both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from gear box and diff ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

fan belt loose and worn

Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,838 miles

Centre Front radiator showing signs of water leaks

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush's (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush's (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear pinion oil seal leaking slightly

Fail 18 Mar 2015 21,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 20,419 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 7 Mar 2013 19,520 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,703 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 18,696 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 17,147 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,147 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,893 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 16,893 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 16,893 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,725 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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GEG 497L is a 1972 MG Roadster in Orange with a 1,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GEG 497L, 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 GEG 497L registered?

GEG 497L is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 29 August 1972.

Is GEG 497L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEG 497L shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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