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YKL 400J

1971 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

7,707 mi
Last recorded7,707 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKL 400J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 7,707 miles

Front anti roll bar link fouling suspension arms

Fail 6 Jun 2025 7,707 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front anti roll bar link fouling suspension arms

Pass 26 Jun 2024 7,074 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 6,884 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 6,611 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 6,496 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 6,241 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 4,954 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 4,239 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak gear box out put shaft seal ()

Pass 11 May 2016 2,882 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 1 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 24,400 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 86,600 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,205 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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YKL 400J is a 1971 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YKL 400J, 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 YKL 400J registered?

YKL 400J is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 19 May 1971.

Is YKL 400J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKL 400J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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