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VVN 237J

1971 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

4,553 mi
Last recorded4,553 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVN 237J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 4,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake slower to move than other side

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 4,553 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid move jet to hit windscreen (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake slower to move than other side

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 3,985 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 3,985 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 3,185 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 2,273 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 1,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 1,721 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 1,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake, reduced performance

Pass 26 Apr 2012 162 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 99,181 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 98,561 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,579 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 96,509 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 95,080 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 93,119 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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VVN 237J is a 1971 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VVN 237J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VVN 237J registered?

VVN 237J is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 5 May 1971.

Is VVN 237J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVN 237J shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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