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KFB 812J

1971 MG Roadster

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

6,799 mi
Last recorded6,799 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFB 812J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 6,799 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 6,410 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 6,410 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 5,846 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 5,522 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 5,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 5,083 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 5,083 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 4,790 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 4,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hitting shock absorber mounting (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hitting lower shox mounting (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear axle check strap broken

Fail 30 Apr 2013 4,273 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 4,273 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 3,933 miles

BOTH REAR BACKPLATES HAVE AXLE OIL ON THEM

Fail 23 May 2012 3,933 miles

BOTH REAR BACKPLATES HAVE AXLE OIL ON THEM

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 2,766 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 2,766 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

FRONT SHOX LOWER BOLTS ARE VERY CLOSE TO TYRE WALLS.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 1,120 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 1,120 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 3 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 3 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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KFB 812J is a 1971 MG Roadster in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KFB 812J, 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 KFB 812J registered?

KFB 812J is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 12 March 1971.

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