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LXC 238L

1971 MG Roadster

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

849 mi
Last recorded849 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXC 238L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 849 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 30 May 2009 849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2008 828 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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LXC 238L is a 1971 MG Roadster in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LXC 238L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LXC 238L registered?

LXC 238L is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is LXC 238L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LXC 238L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LXC 238L have outstanding finance?

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