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SCK 648L

1973 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,492 mi
Last recorded39,492 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCK 648L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,492 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 37,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 34,629 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,941 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 33,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 33,075 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 May 2012 29,852 miles

Exhaust rear silencer has minor leak of exhaust gases

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 28,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 28,724 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,252 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 24,242 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 17,313 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 11,906 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2007 9,344 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,306 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 648L is a 1973 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SCK 648L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SCK 648L registered?

SCK 648L is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 8 February 1973.

Is SCK 648L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCK 648L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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