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BRT 866T

1978 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,177 mi
Last recorded41,177 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Roadster40,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRT 866T
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 41,177 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 41,146 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 41,126 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 41,013 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 40,983 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 40,952 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 40,936 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 40,779 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 40,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 40,672 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 40,670 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 40,596 miles

Offside Rear Recommend rear brakes and parking brake are checked Slightly low reading on Offside

Pass 4 Nov 2015 40,159 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 40,115 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 40,087 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,794 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,515 miles

Nearside washer jet weak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,515 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,173 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,018 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 39,018 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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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BRT 866T is a 1978 MG Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BRT 866T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRT 866T registered?

BRT 866T is a 1978 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BRT 866T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRT 866T shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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