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KWY 763K

1971 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,137 mi
Last recorded3,137 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWY 763K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 3,137 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 3,064 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 2,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 2,425 miles

Nearside Rear oil leaking from rear hub

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 2,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear oil leaking from rear hub

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 2,282 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 1,835 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 1,827 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 1,379 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 851 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 807 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 12,494 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 12,045 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 11,873 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 11,151 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 10,915 miles

Possible leak from rear axle seals?

Pass 15 Nov 2013 10,232 miles

Slight leak from nearside rear axle seal.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 9,490 miles

Locking device on offside front suspension upright, just meets test criteria.

When on full-lock, both front flexible brake hoses pulled to their maximum limit.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 8,839 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 86,836 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KWY 763K is a 1971 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KWY 763K, 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 KWY 763K registered?

KWY 763K is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 4 August 1971.

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