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MCW 109J

1971 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,597 mi
Last recorded8,597 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCW 109J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 8,597 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 8,095 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 7,698 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 7,018 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 5,939 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 5,587 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 5,296 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 4,464 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 4,012 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 4,012 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 3,677 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 May 2017 3,677 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 3,249 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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MCW 109J is a 1971 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MCW 109J, 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 MCW 109J registered?

MCW 109J is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is MCW 109J safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCW 109J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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