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WDE 113J

1971 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,313 mi
Last recorded58,313 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDE 113J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 58,313 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and both rear tyres aged and cracking on sidewalls

Fail 22 Sep 2017 58,313 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and both rear tyres aged and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 11 May 2016 58,250 miles

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

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

both nearside tyres and offside rear tyre are aged and badly perished

Pass 4 Jun 2015 58,108 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 58,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 58,063 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 58,016 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 58,016 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 57,699 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 57,699 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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WDE 113J is a 1971 MG Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 WDE 113J, 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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WDE 113J is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 4 January 1971.

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