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LUV 299K

1971 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,906 mi
Last recorded7,906 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUV 299K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 7,906 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 7,678 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 7,622 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 7,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 7,579 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 7,463 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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LUV 299K is a 1971 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LUV 299K, 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 LUV 299K registered?

LUV 299K is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is LUV 299K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUV 299K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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