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SDY 622L

1973 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,023 mi
Last recorded11,023 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDY 622L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 11,023 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 10,564 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2016 10,096 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 9,753 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 9,579 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 9,371 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 9,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 8,762 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

lift in osf king pin assembly

Pass 24 Aug 2011 8,698 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 8,130 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play between os king pin and lower wishbone

Pass 10 Sep 2009 7,923 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 7,875 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 7,572 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 7,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Slight leak nsf damper.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 7,499 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 7,499 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Osf bump stop (top) splitting from bonding

Pass 11 Aug 2006 6,984 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

QSF bump stop split

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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SDY 622L is a 1973 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 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 SDY 622L, 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

How do I check the history of SDY 622L?

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What year was SDY 622L registered?

SDY 622L is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 7 February 1973.

Is SDY 622L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDY 622L 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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