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LLD 258K

1972 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124 mi
Last recorded124 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLD 258K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 124 miles

Balance weights on front wheels hitting track rod end dust boots

Corrosion at lower O/S 1/4 panel

Gearbox mount in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2017 4,046 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 3,866 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 3,584 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 3,466 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f brake binding on slightly

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 23 May 2014 3,466 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f brake binding on slightly

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 14 May 2013 3,309 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2012 3,049 miles

L/H/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

SQUEAK AT STEERING COLUMN?

Pass 13 May 2011 2,823 miles

Handbrake pivot on rear axle worn

Reverse lights inop

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 May 2011 2,823 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Handbrake pivot on rear axle worn

Reverse lights inop

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2010 2,572 miles

FUEL FILLER PIPE SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

L/H/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

SMALL TEAR AT R/H WIPER BLADE.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 2,291 miles

diff seems noisy/slack

slight bind at n/s/f brake

sligth knock at n/s /f suspension

Fail 10 Oct 2008 2,291 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

diff seems noisy/slack

slight bind at n/s/f brake

sligth knock at n/s /f suspension

Pass 28 Sep 2007 2,115 miles

FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY.

SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT ENGINE AND GEARBOX.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 1,970 miles

L/H/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 2 Sep 2005 1,785 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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LLD 258K is a 1972 MG Roadster in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LLD 258K, 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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LLD 258K is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 21 June 1972.

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