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VWL 946K

1972 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,690 mi
Last recorded43,690 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWL 946K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 43,690 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 43,685 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,251 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 43,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,849 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,198 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 42,183 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,222 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 41,220 miles

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

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,841 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 40,841 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 40,803 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to bulkhead and underbonnet

corrosion to rear bumper stops brackets

gerenal corrosion to vehicle

heavy corrosion to floor pans and inner sills

heavy corrosion to suspension compents

holes to inner wheel arches

n/s/f bumper bracket missing

orrosion to outer body of vehicle more then one place

rear exhaust rubber poor

slight play front suspension joints and bearings

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,387 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,347 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 40,345 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 40,347 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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VWL 946K is a 1972 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VWL 946K, 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.

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VWL 946K is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 13 April 1972.

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