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HBW 645L

1972 MG Roadster

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,011 mi
Last recorded70,011 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBW 645L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 70,011 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 69,984 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 69,973 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 69,807 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 69,803 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 69,786 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 69,769 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,732 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 69,704 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 69,704 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,520 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 69,508 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,505 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 69,500 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 69,471 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,361 miles

rear brakes slight imbalance

Fail 16 Jul 2008 69,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 23 Jul 2007 69,312 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 69,312 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 69,148 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 69,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre repair plugged

nearside rear reverse light not working

offside rear rebound strap frayed

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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HBW 645L is a 1972 MG Roadster in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HBW 645L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HBW 645L?

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What year was HBW 645L registered?

HBW 645L is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 25 September 1972.

Is HBW 645L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBW 645L shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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