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SPE 160L

1972 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,528 mi
Last recorded19,528 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPE 160L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 19,528 miles

All tyres are perished and cracked

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,513 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 19,342 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 19,306 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,262 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 19,262 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 19,245 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 19,245 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2009 19,233 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 19,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,132 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 18,369 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 17,736 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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SPE 160L 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 76.9%.

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 SPE 160L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SPE 160L?

You can check the full history of SPE 160L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SPE 160L registered?

SPE 160L is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 7 September 1972.

Is SPE 160L safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPE 160L shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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