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6011 MG

1978 MG Roadster

Orange Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,984 mi
Last recorded99,984 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Roadster40,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6011 MG
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 99,984 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,161 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2018 98,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 97,540 miles

gear box oil leak

long handbrake

minor exhaust blow

play in inner rack arms

Pass 27 Jun 2016 97,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear axle strap deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 97,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear axle strap deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 97,366 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front wipers worn

nearside front sidelight dim

offside rear axle strap deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2011 97,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r axle check strap deteriorated

play in n/s/f suspension lower trunnion

Fail 3 Aug 2011 97,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

o/s/r axle check strap deteriorated

play in n/s/f suspension lower trunnion

propshaft rear flange bolts loose

Pass 29 Jul 2010 97,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

play in n/s/f lower trunion joint

Fail 29 Jul 2010 97,202 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

play in n/s/f lower trunion joint

Pass 25 Jul 2009 96,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 96,404 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in king pin bushes

slight play in rack

Fail 30 Jul 2007 96,062 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 96,062 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2006 93,499 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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6011 MG is a 1978 MG Roadster in Orange with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1978 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 40,952 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 6011 MG, 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 48 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 6011 MG registered?

6011 MG is a 1978 MG Roadster, first registered on 6 July 1978.

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