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TLG 518L

1972 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

19,132 mi
Last recorded19,132 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLG 518L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 19,132 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 19,065 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 19,043 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 18,958 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 18,871 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 18,729 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 18,622 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 18,129 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 17,447 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 16,483 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 15,559 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 14,762 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 13,769 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 13,769 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 12,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 12,418 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 12,288 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 11,212 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,668 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 8,795 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 6,108 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 3,400 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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TLG 518L is a 1972 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 TLG 518L, 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

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What year was TLG 518L registered?

TLG 518L is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 22 September 1972.

Is TLG 518L safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLG 518L shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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