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UYL 101M

1973 MG Roadster

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,714 mi
Last recorded77,714 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYL 101M
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 77,714 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 77,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 77,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 77,026 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 77,024 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 76,556 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency low.

Pass 14 May 2019 76,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 76,305 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 75,988 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 75,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer. (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 24 May 2017 75,409 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 75,408 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 74,422 miles

Front brake hoses slightly stretched on lock to lock check.

Fail 16 May 2016 74,415 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake hoses slightly stretched on lock to lock check.

Pass 12 May 2015 73,884 miles

Offside rear suspension check strap broken.

Fail 11 May 2015 73,884 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear suspension check strap broken.

Pass 20 May 2014 72,906 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 72,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 71,838 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2012 70,698 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2011 69,258 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 67,626 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 66,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2008 64,926 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 63,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 61,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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UYL 101M is a 1973 MG Roadster in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UYL 101M, 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 UYL 101M registered?

UYL 101M is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 30 August 1973.

Is UYL 101M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYL 101M shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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