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HGD 535L

1973 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

8,758 mi
Last recorded8,758 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGD 535L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 8,758 miles

Vehicle undersealed prior to insection

Pass 19 May 2021 8,372 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 8,270 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 8,268 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Bump stop missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 8,212 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 8,134 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 8,134 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 7,880 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 57,388 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 7,300 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 7,300 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 7,145 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 6,282 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 6,247 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 6,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 5,887 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 5,887 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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HGD 535L is a 1973 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HGD 535L, 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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What year was HGD 535L registered?

HGD 535L is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 March 1973.

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