MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,881 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
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)
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
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
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
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)
How Reliable is the MG Roadster?
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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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GEG 497L is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 29 August 1972.
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