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PDH 730K

1971 MG Roadster

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

17,069 mi
Last recorded17,069 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDH 730K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 17,069 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 16,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 15,805 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front has slight lift in king pin

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 15,681 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front has slight lift in king pin

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 14,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front kingpin slight play.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 14,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 13,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area. (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 13,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 13,138 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 12,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 12,138 miles

throttle sticks slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2014 12,138 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

throttle sticks slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel hose at rear starting to perish

near side king pin has slight lift

throttle sticks slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,172 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 10,825 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 10,180 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 9,639 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 9,162 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 8,495 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 7,772 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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PDH 730K is a 1971 MG Roadster in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PDH 730K, 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.

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What year was PDH 730K registered?

PDH 730K is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 26 October 1971.

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