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HKX 510T

1979 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,083 mi
Last recorded14,083 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Roadster44,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKX 510T
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 14,083 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 14,083 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 12,398 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 11,371 miles

movement in nearside & offside steering rack ends

Fail 19 Jul 2017 11,369 miles

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

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

movement in nearside & offside steering rack ends

Pass 21 Jul 2016 10,603 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 10,591 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective & has a cut (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 9,745 miles

offside seat belt slightly damaged webbing

Fail 14 Jul 2015 9,745 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 9,054 miles

movement in the steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2013 8,235 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 6,360 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight gear box oil leak

starter motor main cable is rubbing against clutch slave hydraulic hose

Pass 6 Jul 2011 5,645 miles

play in off side steering rack end

Pass 26 Jun 2010 5,367 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 3,841 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 1,341 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 1,341 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2007 98,782 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 98,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside rear and offside front tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 17 May 2006 94,346 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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HKX 510T is a 1979 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HKX 510T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HKX 510T?

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What year was HKX 510T registered?

HKX 510T is a 1979 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is HKX 510T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKX 510T shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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