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HRF 766K

1971 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,459 mi
Last recorded91,459 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRF 766K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 91,459 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 91,454 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 90,453 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 90,453 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 89,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front COIL SPRING WEAK

Offside Front Lower SUSPENSION BUMPSTOP MISSING

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 89,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front COIL SPRING WEAK

Offside Front Lower SUSPENSION BUMPSTOP MISSING

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 87,907 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 87,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

offside rubber bumpstop missing front

windscreen starting to mist around edges

Fail 6 Aug 2014 87,082 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Upper Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split

offside rubber bumpstop missing front

windscreen starting to mist around edges

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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HRF 766K is a 1971 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 HRF 766K, 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.

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What year was HRF 766K registered?

HRF 766K is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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