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AHU 516J

1970 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,905 mi
Last recorded45,905 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Roadster25,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHU 516J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 45,905 miles

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) ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 45,896 miles

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) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,876 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,797 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 45,521 miles

coolant leak

offside front wiper blade smears screen but still clears efficiently

various underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2013 45,516 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for AHU 516J shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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