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MDJ 355K

1972 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,068 mi
Last recorded89,068 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDJ 355K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 89,068 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti roll bar catching on wheel weight on full lock

Fail 11 Oct 2024 89,068 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti roll bar catching on wheel weight on full lock

Pass 1 Feb 2018 87,075 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,860 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 86,851 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 86,578 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 86,338 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,916 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 85,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 84,433 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

non standard wheels fitted to this vehicle allowing only a small clearance between the wheels and the o.s.f.and n.s.f.track rod ends.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 84,433 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

non standard wheels fitted to this vehicle allowing only a small clearance between the wheels and the o.s.f.and n.s.f.track rod ends.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 84,374 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 83,852 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 82,898 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 82,195 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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MDJ 355K is a 1972 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 MDJ 355K, 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 MDJ 355K registered?

MDJ 355K is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 6 April 1972.

Is MDJ 355K safe to buy?

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