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HJF 735L

1973 MG Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,084 mi
Last recorded45,084 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJF 735L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,084 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 45,084 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 45,018 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 45,018 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 44,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Possible fuel leak in area of fuel pump?

Fail 12 Aug 2011 44,606 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Possible fuel leak in area of fuel pump?

Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,086 miles

Slight corrosion to offside front floor. NOT in prescribed area.

Steering wheel condition becoming poor.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 43,927 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight uplift in offside front truion.

Vehicle presented for test heavily undersealed.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 43,927 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight uplift in offside front truion.

Vehicle presented for test heavily undersealed.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,577 miles

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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HJF 735L is a 1973 MG Roadster in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HJF 735L, 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 HJF 735L registered?

HJF 735L is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 15 May 1973.

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