MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,300 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush front both (2.5.A.3a)
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
engine oil leak
the rear brakes have passed but may require attention soon
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)
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)
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)
slight play/lift in both front stub axle/king pins.
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
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
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
some signs of coolant/loss
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?
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for RWL 742J shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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