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GUV 587J

1971 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,000 mi
Last recorded21,000 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUV 587J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 21,000 miles

o/s steering gaitor deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,000 miles

Oil leak

n/side front slight play in top ball joint

noise from front needs further investigation

some under body corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2012 21,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

n/side front slight play in top ball joint

some under body corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,999 miles

front wipers worn

slight play in o/s/f top ball joint

Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,999 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,889 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 20,657 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 20,657 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play in rack

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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GUV 587J is a 1971 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUV 587J, 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 GUV 587J registered?

GUV 587J is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 30 June 1971.

Is GUV 587J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUV 587J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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