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NFD 713M

1973 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,171 mi
Last recorded50,171 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFD 713M
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 50,171 miles

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

oil leaks

play in both front hubs o/s/f most

steering rack tie rods have movement inner joints

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,641 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all steering + suspension showing age

both seat belts aged

corrosion to the n/s/r outer body sill

oil leaks

play in the front prop shaft u/j

slight play in both front king pins + hubs

Fail 16 Jun 2014 48,005 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all steering + suspension showing age

both seat belts aged

corrosion to the n/s/r outer body sill

hand brake at end of travel

oil leaks

play in the front prop shaft u/j

slight play in both front king pins + hubs

Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,940 miles

fan belt loose

king pins have movement / wear

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit and heavily perished / cracking

steering and suspension shows general age / deterioration

Fail 6 Jun 2013 5,560 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fan belt loose

hand brake has long travel

king pins have movement / wear

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit and heavily perished / cracking

steering and suspension shows general age / deterioration

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,391 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 46,389 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 46,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre old and cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 45,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre old and cracking

Pass 24 May 2008 44,821 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2007 44,206 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 44,137 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre only 2mm of tread

Pass 12 May 2006 42,474 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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NFD 713M is a 1973 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NFD 713M, 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 NFD 713M registered?

NFD 713M is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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