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YNL 905J

1971 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,932 mi
Last recorded66,932 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNL 905J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 66,932 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,076 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 64,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 62,911 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 62,888 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak

oil leak

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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YNL 905J is a 1971 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YNL 905J, 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

How do I check the history of YNL 905J?

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What year was YNL 905J registered?

YNL 905J is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is YNL 905J safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNL 905J shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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