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HUY 171K

1971 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

29,239 mi
Last recorded29,239 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUY 171K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 29,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight lift in trunnion. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight lift in trunnion. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 29,239 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight lift in trunnion. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight lift in trunnion. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 29,110 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 29,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 28,816 miles

Battery tray rusted but battery secure.

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 28,814 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively chafed front to rear brake pipe chafed on starter motor (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery tray rusted but battery secure.

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,455 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 27,805 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 27,804 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

N/S/R wheel bearing a bit loose

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,163 miles

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

all tyres low pressure and spare tyre is flat

Pass 21 May 2012 26,655 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 26,655 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

c/o over 8%

engine on three cyl when reved

Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,399 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 25,880 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 25,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front uj worm and pinion seal leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,253 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 25,253 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 9 May 2008 24,512 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2008 24,512 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,019 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 23,225 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 23,225 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

hand brake low per cent on n/s/r needs attention

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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HUY 171K is a 1971 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HUY 171K, 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 HUY 171K registered?

HUY 171K is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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