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PNK 844L

1973 MG Roadster

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

48,371 mi
Last recorded48,371 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNK 844L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,371 miles

oil leaks

Fail 19 Jul 2016 48,371 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades torn (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wipers n/w (8.2.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 20 Jun 2015 48,227 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Jun 2015 48,227 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 May 2014 47,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2014 47,880 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2013 47,255 miles

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

oil leaks on rear diff pinion seal and engine

Fail 21 May 2013 47,250 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

oil leaks on rear diff pinion seal and engine

Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,732 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 46,732 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,927 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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PNK 844L is a 1973 MG Roadster in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PNK 844L, 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 PNK 844L registered?

PNK 844L is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 15 June 1973.

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