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HOJ 50L

1973 MG Roadster

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,445 mi
Last recorded17,445 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOJ 50L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 17,445 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 17,444 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Connection to fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2025 16,479 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 16,479 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Main beam switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 12,519 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 12,205 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 11,691 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,686 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 11,685 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 11,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 11,679 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 11,653 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 11,642 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 11,629 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 11,618 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 11,520 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 11,490 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 11,469 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 11,468 miles

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

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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HOJ 50L is a 1973 MG Roadster in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HOJ 50L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HOJ 50L registered?

HOJ 50L is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 22 March 1973.

Is HOJ 50L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOJ 50L shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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