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RWL 742J

1971 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

28,300 mi
Last recorded28,300 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWL 742J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 28,300 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 27,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 24,542 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 2,270 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 1,911 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush front both (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 1,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak

the rear brakes have passed but may require attention soon

Pass 20 Jun 2015 1,526 miles

engine oil leak

the rear brakes have passed but may require attention soon

Pass 13 Jun 2013 1,510 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 1,510 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 1,481 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 1,477 miles

slight play/lift in both front stub axle/king pins.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 1,401 miles

n/s head lamp is slightly dim

slight grab from front brakes when foot brake is applied

some surface corrosion to front brake discs

the hand brake performance has passed the mot but may require attension soon

Pass 24 Sep 2008 1,363 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 1,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2007 1,337 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

some signs of coolant/loss

Pass 7 Jul 2006 1,316 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 1,316 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight lift in king pin thrusts

steering "U J" touches plug lead when turning

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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RWL 742J is a 1971 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RWL 742J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RWL 742J registered?

RWL 742J is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 21 January 1971.

Is RWL 742J safe to buy?

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