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XKH 321H

1970 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

34,846 mi
Last recorded34,846 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Roadster25,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKH 321H
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 34,846 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 34,312 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 34,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Jul 2014 34,303 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 34,298 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 34,297 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 34,168 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,121 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 43,118 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,614 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,078 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 33,078 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,587 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 32,581 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,660 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 31,630 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

diff leaking oil

Pass 26 Oct 2005 49,201 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 49,200 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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XKH 321H is a 1970 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XKH 321H, 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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XKH 321H is a 1970 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1970.

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