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OJX 412K

1971 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

19,589 mi
Last recorded19,589 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJX 412K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 19,589 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 19,072 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 18,347 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 17,821 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 17,056 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 16,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 15,297 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 14,153 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 12,636 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 11,538 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 10,026 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 8,427 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 7,508 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 6,317 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 4,958 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 4,459 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 4,456 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 3,439 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 3,253 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 2,656 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 1,705 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 690 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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OJX 412K is a 1971 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OJX 412K, 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 OJX 412K registered?

OJX 412K is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 12 August 1971.

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