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PYA 950L

1973 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,624 mi
Last recorded17,624 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYA 950L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,624 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 17,091 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/rear tyre has cracking in the sidewall and tread.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 17,081 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/rear tyre has cracking in the sidewall and tread.

tyres low on pressure.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 14,303 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 14,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 9,268 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 30 May 2012 5,966 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 30 May 2012 5,966 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 13 May 2011 5,120 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 5,103 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Adv, Full brake inspection, o/s/r tyre worn outer tread, Rear prop shaft U.J. Worn, Engine oil level low, Oil leak, Tracking check, Play in rear Diff.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 4,348 miles

Adv, Slight corrosion centre front brake pipe-cross front axle, Slight knock in steering rack, n/s/f washer jet requires adjustment.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 3,566 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 2,403 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 1,873 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 1,543 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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PYA 950L is a 1973 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PYA 950L, 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 PYA 950L registered?

PYA 950L is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 15 February 1973.

Is PYA 950L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYA 950L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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