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YDW 65K

1972 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,896 mi
Last recorded43,896 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDW 65K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 43,896 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 43,805 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 43,700 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 42,733 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 41,904 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 41,157 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 40,232 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 39,231 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 37,960 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 17 May 2017 37,008 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 37,008 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexi brake hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 35,947 miles

nearside front shock absorber dust seal deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2015 34,623 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 33,359 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 31,460 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 29,687 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 29,687 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 26,258 miles

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

coil wires rubbing steering shaft

Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,499 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 22,183 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 22,156 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 18,936 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 15,919 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 12,249 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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YDW 65K is a 1972 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YDW 65K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YDW 65K registered?

YDW 65K is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 21 March 1972.

Is YDW 65K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YDW 65K shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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