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YNK 721K

1971 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,495 mi
Last recorded20,495 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1971 MG Roadster22,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNK 721K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 20,495 miles

Both front trunnion bushes slightly perished.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2020 20,463 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 20,446 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 19,896 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 19,876 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 19,250 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 19,230 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure centre nut fractured (4.2.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 18,385 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2016 17,617 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,353 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 16,328 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 15,666 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 15,646 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 14,762 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,639 miles

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Pass 30 Jul 2010 14,337 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 13,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 13,433 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 11,883 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 10,570 miles

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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YNK 721K is a 1971 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 22,645 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 YNK 721K, 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 55 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YNK 721K registered?

YNK 721K is a 1971 MG Roadster, first registered on 7 September 1971.

Is YNK 721K safe to buy?

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