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KPE 9K

1972 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

17,040 mi
Last recorded17,040 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPE 9K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 17,040 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 17,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 16,221 miles

corrosion in o/s sill

front n/s brake pads getting low

slight play in rear n/s wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jul 2017 16,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

corrosion in o/s sill

front n/s brake pads getting low

slight play in rear n/s wheel bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2016 15,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 13,781 miles

front n/s tyre getting low on tread

Pass 28 Aug 2013 12,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,124 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 11,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 10,081 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion in o/s sill

Fail 19 May 2011 10,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion in o/s sill

Pass 10 Jun 2010 8,830 miles

corrosion in sills chassis and floor

Fail 13 Jan 2009 7,527 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 7,527 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 7,191 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 7,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 5,611 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 4,424 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 4,424 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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KPE 9K is a 1972 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KPE 9K, 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 KPE 9K registered?

KPE 9K is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 17 March 1972.

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