MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking & pereshing
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking & pereshing
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Rear fog not working/not required (after 1980)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
wipers slightly deteriorated
Flasher rate, slow
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
coolant leak
offside front wiper blade smears screen but still clears efficiently
various underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both outer cills not spot welded correctly outside of the prescribed areas
coolant leak
various underbody corrosion
How Reliable is the MG Roadster?
Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AHU 516J is a 1970 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AHU 516J, 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 AHU 516J registered?
AHU 516J is a 1970 MG Roadster, first registered on 22 December 1970.
Is AHU 516J safe to buy?
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