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NNU 177M

1973 MG Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,746 mi
Last recorded55,746 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNU 177M
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 55,746 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 55,610 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 55,268 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,019 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 55,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 May 2013 54,761 miles

OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. HORN WEAK IN OPERATION

Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,644 miles

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

rear axle securing strap broken

requires re-location of fuel hose offside rear & secure fixings

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,340 miles

light misting of oil on n/s/r suspension arm

Fail 19 Apr 2011 54,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

light misting of oil on n/s/r suspension arm

Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,041 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 53,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,954 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 52,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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NNU 177M is a 1973 MG Roadster in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NNU 177M, 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.

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What year was NNU 177M registered?

NNU 177M is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is NNU 177M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NNU 177M shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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