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GIB 6233

1978 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

37,140 mi
Last recorded37,140 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Roadster40,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 6233
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,140 miles

Drivers seat back support worn

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 9 Apr 2018 37,065 miles

Drivers seat back support worn

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 37,038 miles

Drivers seat back support worn

Slight corrosion to underside

Slight deterioration to front flexi hose(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,010 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 37,010 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,000 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 36,995 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,965 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 36,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,946 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 36,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 36,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,914 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,350 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front shock asorber showing misting off oil

scoring to windscreen

Fail 5 Apr 2011 36,006 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight scoring to windscreen

Fail 9 Oct 2009 33,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

handbrake cable outer covering split

nearside door very stiff to open from the outside

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,106 miles

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

handbrake cable outer covering split

nearside door very stiff to open from the outside

Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,307 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal

all flexi pipes covered in underseal

underside heavy undersealed

Fail 20 Aug 2008 28,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes covered in underseal

all flexi pipes covered in underseal

underside heavy undersealed

Fail 3 Dec 2007 27,816 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front suspension bump stops in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2006 25,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front bump stops in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2005 22,800 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 22,701 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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GIB 6233 is a 1978 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 GIB 6233, 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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GIB 6233 is a 1978 MG Roadster, first registered on 11 May 1978.

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