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NLR 422F

1971 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,412 mi
Last recorded99,412 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLR 422F
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 99,412 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 99,380 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,208 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,564 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 95,091 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 95,091 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,381 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside rear handbrake low on effort

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,891 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,242 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 90,705 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 88,988 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

N/S rear check strap broken

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 88,988 miles

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

N/S rear check strap broken

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 87,689 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 86,012 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 86,008 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 83,129 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 83,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NLR 422F is a 1971 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 22,645 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 NLR 422F, 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 55 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 NLR 422F registered?

NLR 422F is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is NLR 422F safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLR 422F shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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