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NSO 202K

1972 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,510 mi
Last recorded63,510 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSO 202K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 63,510 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,306 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaking between engine and gearbox

rear diff cover corroded

steering column U/J bolt damaged but secure

Fail 30 May 2019 63,304 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable lower bolt slightly damaged (2.1.3 (c) (i))

oil leak between engine and gearbox

Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,502 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 62,502 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 62,235 miles

Nearside dampness N/S/R shocky

Fail 12 May 2016 62,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside dampness N/S/R shocky

Pass 28 May 2015 61,841 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,543 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,499 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 61,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 61,047 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 61,047 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 61,040 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 61,040 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 60,510 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 60,504 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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NSO 202K is a 1972 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1972 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 39,049 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 NSO 202K, 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 54 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NSO 202K is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 13 April 1972.

Is NSO 202K safe to buy?

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