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NFP 803M

1974 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,227 mi
Last recorded55,227 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1974 MG Roadster25,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFP 803M
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2010 55,227 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded and vovered in underseal

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

General corrosion to floors

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal antislip provision missing

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,227 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded and vovered in underseal

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion to floors

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)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal antislip provision missing

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,055 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 55,043 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 6 Jun 2008 54,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre floor corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2008 54,923 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre floor corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2007 54,739 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 54,739 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes slight binding

Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,640 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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NFP 803M is a 1974 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1974 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 25,154 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 NFP 803M, 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 52 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NFP 803M registered?

NFP 803M is a 1974 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 March 1974.

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