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RDW 724H

1970 MG Mgb Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,774 mi
Last recorded61,774 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Mgb Roadster31,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDW 724H
MakeMG
ModelMgb Roadster
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,774 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 61,758 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb Roadster?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
334
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Stop lamp not working 33
brake binding 32
position lamp(s) not working 30
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RDW 724H is a 1970 MG Mgb Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1970 MG Mgb Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 31,491 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 Mgb Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RDW 724H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 56 years old, this MG Mgb Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RDW 724H registered?

RDW 724H is a 1970 MG Mgb Roadster, first registered on 24 June 1970.

Is RDW 724H safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDW 724H shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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