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GLB 20J

1970 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,159 mi
Last recorded15,159 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Roadster25,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLB 20J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 15,159 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 15,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 15,142 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 15,116 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 15,083 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 15,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,057 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 14,981 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 14,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,674 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,476 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 14,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 14,092 miles

Advise nearside rear brake efforts low

Advise nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2008 12,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 12,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GLB 20J is a 1970 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GLB 20J, 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 GLB 20J registered?

GLB 20J is a 1970 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is GLB 20J safe to buy?

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