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HMB 655K

1972 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,332 mi
Last recorded16,332 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMB 655K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 16,332 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside rusty and covered in undersill

center exhaust box damaged (dented)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 2 Jan 2018 13,668 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 12,453 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 11,657 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 11,638 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement brake caliper binding (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 10,854 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 9,218 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 9,218 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 6,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 6,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HMB 655K is a 1972 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HMB 655K, 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.

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What year was HMB 655K registered?

HMB 655K is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 20 June 1972.

Is HMB 655K safe to buy?

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