MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the MG Roadster?
Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.
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XLG 480J is a 1971 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc 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 XLG 480J, 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 XLG 480J registered?
XLG 480J is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 8 April 1971.
Is XLG 480J safe to buy?
The MOT history for XLG 480J shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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