MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Both sides front brake discs slghtly corroded
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Stone chips in windscreen
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both sides front brake discs slghtly corroded
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in steering rack
Oil leak
slight oil leak from n/s rear hub oil seal
slight play in king pins
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in steering rack
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
slight play in steering rack
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the MG Roadster?
Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ABD 415S is a 1978 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 ABD 415S, 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 ABD 415S registered?
ABD 415S is a 1978 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 June 1978.
Is ABD 415S safe to buy?
The MOT history for ABD 415S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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