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XOJ 806J

1971 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,968 mi
Last recorded71,968 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOJ 806J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 71,968 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 71,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 71,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil lever arm damper (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured fouling brake hose (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 71,824 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil lever arm damper (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured fouling brake hose (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 71,807 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in lower trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil lever arm damper (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in lower trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured fouling brake hose (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 68,966 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Propshaft uj slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,063 miles

Rear propshaft uj has slight play.

Slight play in both front kingpins.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,472 miles

Gearbox propshaft seal leaking oil

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 61,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,993 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 60,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 60,992 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 Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,388 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,411 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/Rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 58,778 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,436 miles

(5) Front suspension joints worn slightly.

(5) Propshaft U Js worn slightly.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 56,071 miles

(3) Front brake pads and discs worn close to limit.

(3) Rear brake imbalance close to limit.

(5) Both prop shaft joints worn slightly.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 54,235 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,305 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 51,704 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 51,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 50,859 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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XOJ 806J is a 1971 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XOJ 806J, 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 XOJ 806J registered?

XOJ 806J is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 April 1971.

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