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BMO 360T

1978 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,608 mi
Last recorded76,608 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 MG Roadster40,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMO 360T
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,608 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 76,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,312 miles

All tyres are trailer tyres with no speed rating applicable to fitment to a car.

Front Bumper insecure

Handbrake lever damaged.

Play in front suspension king pins/bushes and all wishbone bushes perished.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 76,309 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

All tyres are trailer tyres with no speed rating applicable to fitment to a car.

Front Bumper insecure

Handbrake lever damaged.

Play in front suspension king pins/bushes and all wishbone bushes perished.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 76,303 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to centre section (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 76,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking in tread area

nearside rear brake binding slightly

park brake travel high

Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,236 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 76,101 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheelbearing rough

Pass 1 Aug 2006 75,846 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 75,846 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2006 75,829 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

travel at handbrake

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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BMO 360T is a 1978 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BMO 360T, 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 BMO 360T registered?

BMO 360T is a 1978 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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