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SCK 229K

1972 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

10,566 mi
Last recorded10,566 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCK 229K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 10,566 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 8,817 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 8,007 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 8,007 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 6,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 5,947 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 5,239 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 5,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 4,490 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 2,811 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 1,686 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 1,072 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 12 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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SCK 229K is a 1972 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1972 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 39,049 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 SCK 229K, 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 54 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SCK 229K registered?

SCK 229K is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 January 1972.

Is SCK 229K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCK 229K 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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