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LAR 752L

1973 MG Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

11,118 mi
Last recorded11,118 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAR 752L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 11,118 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 10,726 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 9,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 8,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in n/s/f king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced minor corrosion to n/s/r sill/arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 8,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in n/s/f king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced minor corrosion to n/s/r sill/arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 7,739 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

slight wear in steering column u/joint

Fail 7 Jun 2017 7,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

slight wear in steering column u/joint

Pass 10 Jun 2016 6,624 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill has been repaired but signs of rust starting again

Pass 10 Jul 2015 6,345 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 4,942 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 4,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 3,165 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 2,624 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 1,820 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 880 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

both front seats slightly loose on runners

front seat belts slow to retract

knocking noise heard inside rear brake drums

slight play detected in steering rack on offside

Pass 12 Jun 2009 99,006 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 97,704 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 96,242 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 94,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear bump stop seat corroding

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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LAR 752L is a 1973 MG Roadster in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1973 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 40,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LAR 752L, 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 53 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LAR 752L registered?

LAR 752L is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 10 January 1973.

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