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NCA 562M

1973 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,438 mi
Last recorded95,438 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCA 562M
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 95,438 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 95,183 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 94,866 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 94,048 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 93,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on lower end of king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 92,689 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight lift in both front bottom trunions

Fail 21 Aug 2020 92,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight lift in both front bottom trunions

Pass 23 Aug 2019 90,505 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 90,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 89,758 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,094 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,986 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 88,330 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 87,069 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 86,061 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 85,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2011 84,214 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,655 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 81,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 80,234 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 79,105 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 76,626 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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NCA 562M is a 1973 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 NCA 562M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NCA 562M registered?

NCA 562M is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NCA 562M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCA 562M shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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