MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Propshaft universal joint worn sliding splines worn ()
both front trunion top bushes perished n/s/f + o/s/f
both n/s/f+o/s/f trunion units slight lift
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Propshaft universal joint worn both ()
slight lift on both front suspension trunion bushes
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
inner sills rusty
o/s front tyre slightly out of shape, both front suspension king pins slight wear
How Reliable is the MG Roadster?
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VPY 555J is a 1971 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1971 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 22,645 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 VPY 555J, 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 55 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VPY 555J registered?
VPY 555J is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 March 1971.
Is VPY 555J safe to buy?
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