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LWD 17L

1973 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,329 mi
Last recorded43,329 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWD 17L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 43,329 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm ( inner bushes ) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 43,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,130 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,848 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2013 42,271 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 43,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,724 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 41,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 41,214 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 40,944 miles

front and rear brake hose ferruels slightly corroded

rear spring pin bushes slightly worn

Fail 9 Nov 2009 40,944 miles

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

front and rear brake hose ferruels slightly corroded

rear spring pin bushes slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2008 40,282 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 40,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,274 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 57,445 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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LWD 17L is a 1973 MG Roadster in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LWD 17L, 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 LWD 17L registered?

LWD 17L is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 13 March 1973.

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