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HLR 370K

1971 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,142 mi
Last recorded98,142 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLR 370K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 98,142 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 97,826 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 96,509 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 96,429 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 96,417 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 95,949 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 95,586 miles

slight oil leak n/s rear hub

Pass 9 Aug 2016 94,185 miles

oil leak n/s rear hub

Pass 25 Jul 2015 93,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 92,633 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 92,631 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,356 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,892 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 90,148 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,780 miles

front brake inbalance 25%

steering slightly stiff in operation new rack fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2009 89,456 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 89,074 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 89,870 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 88,510 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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HLR 370K is a 1971 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLR 370K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HLR 370K registered?

HLR 370K is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 16 August 1971.

Is HLR 370K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLR 370K shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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