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BRR 502H

1970 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,506 mi
Last recorded78,506 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Roadster25,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRR 502H
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 78,506 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage bush. (2.7.4)

Offside reverse light not working.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,261 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,916 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,735 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,540 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 77,455 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,251 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,072 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 77,072 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,657 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 76,138 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 76,069 miles

Creak from nearside rear spring area

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside washer jet aim low

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Slight play in Nearside rear damper arm

Pass 5 Sep 2006 75,902 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 75,699 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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BRR 502H is a 1970 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRR 502H, 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 BRR 502H registered?

BRR 502H is a 1970 MG Roadster, first registered on 21 May 1970.

Is BRR 502H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRR 502H shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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