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GJK 1H

1973 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,228 mi
Last recorded72,228 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJK 1H
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,228 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2016 71,886 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

oil leak

oil leak from nearside rear axle hub

Fail 4 May 2016 71,886 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

oil leak

oil leak from nearside rear axle hub

Pass 2 May 2014 71,542 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 May 2014 71,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,031 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 71,031 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osr axle strap broken

Pass 1 May 2012 70,405 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 70,405 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 70,382 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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GJK 1H is a 1973 MG Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1973 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 40,282 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 GJK 1H, 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 53 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJK 1H is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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