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MGN 123L

1972 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,700 mi
Last recorded96,700 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGN 123L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 96,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 96,041 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,535 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 95,490 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 95,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 95,333 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,301 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,274 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 95,176 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 95,081 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 95,030 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 94,508 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 93,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 93,246 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Sep 2006 92,111 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 91,186 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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MGN 123L is a 1972 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MGN 123L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MGN 123L registered?

MGN 123L is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is MGN 123L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MGN 123L shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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