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NBD 259M

1973 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,386 mi
Last recorded24,386 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBD 259M
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,386 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 24,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jun 2009 24,370 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,370 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 24,052 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 24,052 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear axle check straps splitting

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust mountings perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,106 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 23,106 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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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NBD 259M is a 1973 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NBD 259M, 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 NBD 259M registered?

NBD 259M is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NBD 259M safe to buy?

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