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HCK 225G

1981 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,503 mi
Last recorded76,503 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 MG Roadster50,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCK 225G
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,503 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,471 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 76,471 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,350 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 76,229 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play u j joint play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,154 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

light scratches to windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2014 76,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light scratches to windscreen

slight play steering column uj

Pass 22 Jul 2014 76,108 miles

light scratches to windscreen

slight play steering column uj

Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,037 miles

slight play steering column uj

Fail 18 Jul 2013 76,037 miles

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

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

slight play steering column uj

Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,947 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 75,822 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 75,821 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,720 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 75,666 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 75,412 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 75,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Inner Rear Suspension component 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)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 75,299 miles

NOTED;excess play in water pump bearings.

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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HCK 225G is a 1981 MG Roadster in Green with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 50,008 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 HCK 225G, 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 45 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HCK 225G registered?

HCK 225G is a 1981 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 October 1981.

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