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RBP 8K

1971 MG Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,693 mi
Last recorded38,693 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBP 8K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 38,693 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,028 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,264 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 36,371 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,640 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 35,217 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,825 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 34,079 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 33,277 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,952 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 32,952 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,287 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 32,243 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges recommend replacing.

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RBP 8K is a 1971 MG Roadster in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RBP 8K, 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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RBP 8K is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 3 September 1971.

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The MOT history for RBP 8K shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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