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XOB 390J

1971 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,026 mi
Last recorded29,026 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOB 390J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 29,026 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 28,899 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 28,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm bush within trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 28,386 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 27,907 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 27,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 24,683 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 24,683 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 23,506 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 21,731 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 21,731 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,231 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 18,231 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 16,110 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 16,068 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,653 miles

corrosion o/s/f lower wing

offside sill showing signs of corrosion

slight play nearside lower trunnion

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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XOB 390J is a 1971 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XOB 390J, 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 XOB 390J registered?

XOB 390J is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 7 January 1971.

Is XOB 390J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOB 390J shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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