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WAD 262J

1970 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,252 mi
Last recorded37,252 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Roadster25,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAD 262J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 37,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 37,127 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 36,450 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pipe corroded

nearside and offside lower suspension arm bushes have wear

nearside rear brake has slight bind

offside inner sill has corrosion

rear brake pipe corroded

washers poor

wipers poor

Pass 14 Jul 2015 36,450 miles

front brake pipe corroded

nearside and offside lower suspension arm bushes have wear

nearside rear brake has slight bind

offside inner sill has corrosion

rear brake pipe corroded

washers poor

wipers poor

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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WAD 262J is a 1970 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc 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 WAD 262J, 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.

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What year was WAD 262J registered?

WAD 262J is a 1970 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 November 1970.

Is WAD 262J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAD 262J 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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