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LFM 540J

1971 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,129 mi
Last recorded13,129 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFM 540J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 13,129 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 13,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 13,125 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 12,384 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 12,354 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 12,318 miles

Offside floor section has slight corrosion , but not near a prescribed area

Pass 6 Mar 2015 12,094 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 11,656 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 11,656 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 10,960 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 10,831 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 12 Aug 2010 10,691 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 10,472 miles

recommend front trunnion bushes be greased

Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,149 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 9,832 miles

engine not idling fast enough

slight freeplay in both front lower trunnion bushes

Pass 30 Aug 2006 9,259 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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LFM 540J is a 1971 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LFM 540J, 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 LFM 540J registered?

LFM 540J is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 4 March 1971.

Is LFM 540J safe to buy?

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