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YTL 807L

1973 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,637 mi
Last recorded27,637 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTL 807L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 27,637 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,076 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 26,695 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,499 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 25,874 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 25,874 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,071 miles

Areas of vehicle underside showing corrosion,but meeting test criteria as outside prescribed areas.Full inspection not possible due to underbody sealing

Front brake disc shields showing deterioration

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamps dipped beam output reduced and beam image slightly impared,but meeting test criteria. Attention advised

Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,750 miles

front screen chipped

rear tyres worn to limit

slight play detected at front hubs, recomend regreasing

windscreen washers are poor

Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,752 miles

Rear tyres worn low

UJ on steering column is slightly worn

Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,752 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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YTL 807L is a 1973 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1973 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 40,282 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 YTL 807L, 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 53 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YTL 807L registered?

YTL 807L is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is YTL 807L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTL 807L shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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