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NYG 622M

1973 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,052 mi
Last recorded65,052 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYG 622M
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 65,052 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 64,817 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 64,800 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2017 59,715 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 57,631 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 57,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,597 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 57,597 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 57,245 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 57,244 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,061 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,540 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 15,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 53,818 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 53,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,556 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 52,554 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,953 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 48,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 44,379 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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NYG 622M is a 1973 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NYG 622M, 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 NYG 622M registered?

NYG 622M is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 20 August 1973.

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