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LWP 270K

1972 MG Roadster

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

2,102 mi
Last recorded2,102 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWP 270K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 2,102 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 2,079 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 2,055 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 1,953 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Jun 2015 1,852 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 1,771 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 1,711 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 1,614 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 1,379 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 1,367 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 1,122 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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LWP 270K is a 1972 MG Roadster in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LWP 270K, 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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What year was LWP 270K registered?

LWP 270K is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 13 March 1972.

Is LWP 270K safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWP 270K shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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