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SCK 673L

1972 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,579 mi
Last recorded71,579 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCK 673L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2011 71,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 71,579 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 71,576 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chrome cover fitted to n/s outer sill

slight lift in n/s/f king pin

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside outter sill corroded under the stainless cover, unable to see the extent of the corrosion.

offside rear wheel arch top corroded but no sharp edges at this time.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 71,556 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside outter sill corroded under the stainless cover, unable to see the extent of the corrosion.

offside rear wheel arch top corrded but no sharp edges at this time

Pass 9 Jul 2008 71,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack a bit dry and noisy in operation

Fail 15 May 2008 71,539 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 69,542 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 69,541 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 68,197 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 673L is a 1972 MG Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 673L, 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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SCK 673L is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 30 December 1972.

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