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MAH 989L

1973 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,576 mi
Last recorded35,576 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAH 989L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2022 35,576 miles

Front Bumper insecure no locking devises fitted to front or rear bumpers (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split and offside wiper fauling the windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor area holed by spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seat mount floor area is holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure insecure due to corrosion (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected footwell has a hole repaired with fibre glass (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill and inner arch repaired badly with fibre glass (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush cracking but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,351 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,297 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 33,297 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 32,060 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 30,573 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 28,864 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,689 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,002 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 22,973 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,973 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 20,403 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 20,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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MAH 989L is a 1973 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MAH 989L, 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 MAH 989L registered?

MAH 989L is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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