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FLY 126J

1970 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,831 mi
Last recorded16,831 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1970 MG Roadster25,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLY 126J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2008 16,831 miles

advise corrosion on bulkhead by servo

Fail 22 Aug 2008 16,831 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

advise corrosion on bulkhead by servo

Pass 30 Aug 2007 16,643 miles

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

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

front washers just meet requirements

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,448 miles

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

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

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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FLY 126J is a 1970 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1970 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 25,210 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 FLY 126J, 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 56 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 FLY 126J registered?

FLY 126J is a 1970 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 December 1970.

Is FLY 126J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLY 126J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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