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OFL 104J

1971 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,291 mi
Last recorded73,291 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFL 104J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 73,291 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 73,149 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 72,666 miles

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

headlamp main beam tell tail inoperative

Fail 4 Jul 2012 72,666 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

headlamp main beam tell tail inoperative

Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,737 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,747 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 67,596 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,510 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 67,505 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,296 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 67,124 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 67,124 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes binding slightly

propshaft defective

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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OFL 104J is a 1971 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFL 104J, 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 OFL 104J registered?

OFL 104J is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is OFL 104J safe to buy?

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