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LRA 520P

1975 MG Roadster

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,237 mi
Last recorded86,237 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1975 MG Roadster27,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRA 520P
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 86,237 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 86,237 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 85,225 miles

inner wings/ floors and chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,734 miles

inner wings and front floors corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 84,734 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner wings and front floors corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,344 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,925 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 83,700 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 82,958 miles

slight play in front bearings

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 18 Jul 2011 82,581 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 82,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front reg plate degrading

nearside front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 3 Jun 2009 81,751 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 81,471 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 81,285 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 81,087 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 81,076 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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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LRA 520P is a 1975 MG Roadster in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1975 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 27,577 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 LRA 520P, 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 51 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LRA 520P registered?

LRA 520P is a 1975 MG Roadster, first registered on 11 September 1975.

Is LRA 520P safe to buy?

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