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HFG 667T

1979 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,194 mi
Last recorded47,194 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1979 MG Roadster44,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 667T
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 47,194 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 47,136 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISH BONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISH BONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 46,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 46,735 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 46,109 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,559 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,143 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 7 Jun 2013 44,852 miles

all road springs very dry & corroded.

Fail 6 Jun 2013 44,852 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all road springs very dry & corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 44,613 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 44,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,197 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,233 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)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2010 43,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2009 40,533 miles

Corrosion to N/S/F inner wheelarch

Corrosion to both inner sills

Corrosion to front sub-frame

Engine bay is heavily undersealed

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

VERY heavy corrosion to O/S outer sill outside of prescribed areas

Fail 3 Feb 2009 40,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Corrosion to N/S/F inner wheelarch

Corrosion to both inner sills

Corrosion to front sub-frame

Engine bay is heavily undersealed

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

VERY heavy corrosion to O/S outer sill outside of prescribed areas

Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,131 miles

both front tyres and near side rear tyre perished

off side front lower wheel arch rust holed

Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,979 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 39,743 miles

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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HFG 667T is a 1979 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1979 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 44,852 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 HFG 667T, 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 47 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HFG 667T registered?

HFG 667T is a 1979 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is HFG 667T safe to buy?

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