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RLJ 90M

1973 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,877 mi
Last recorded38,877 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLJ 90M
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 38,877 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 38,049 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 36,320 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 34,913 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 34,178 miles

Exhaust system close to vehicle body.

Movement in top of steering column.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 34,177 miles

Fuel pipe leaking From fuel pump area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure Wheel cylinder retainer clip. (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake insecure Wheel cylinder retainer clip. (1.1.21 (c))

Drivers and passengers seat mount loose.

Exhaust system close to vehicle body.

Movement in top of steering column.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 33,848 miles

Movement at top of steering column/steering wheel.

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 33,847 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Upper Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Movement at top of steering column/steering wheel.

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 33,312 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 32,823 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,630 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 32,629 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel overflow from carburettor's (7.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,514 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,267 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 32,258 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,810 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,599 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

play in steering rack

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in steering column

Fail 20 Jul 2011 31,390 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

play in steering rack

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in steering column

Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,180 miles

engine bearing rumble (possible water pump)

front screen damaged drivers side top corner

o/s/r number plate light int operation

small hole in n/s/f stearing rack gaitor

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,001 miles

front windsreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 15 Jun 2009 31,001 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

front windsreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 18 May 2007 30,415 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 28,930 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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RLJ 90M is a 1973 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RLJ 90M, 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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RLJ 90M is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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