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PUE 704M

1973 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,422 mi
Last recorded75,422 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUE 704M
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 75,422 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake pipes incorrectly routed & some corrosion

Offside Front windscreen washer not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f & o/s/f king pins have slight play

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension bump stops are perished

Pass 10 Apr 2024 75,325 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 75,321 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nsf and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,314 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 75,291 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened CHECK STRAP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened CHECK STRAP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 75,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Retaining Strap Damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Retaining Strap Damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 75,213 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,191 miles

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

Offside Rear axle strap broken

Fail 20 Mar 2017 75,187 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play trunion (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear axle strap broken

Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,156 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,056 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 74,761 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 74,699 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 74,697 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 74,676 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 74,675 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,328 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 74,292 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 74,173 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 74,078 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 73,891 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 73,888 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PUE 704M is a 1973 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 PUE 704M, 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 PUE 704M registered?

PUE 704M is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 26 November 1973.

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The MOT history for PUE 704M shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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