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HMB 474T

1978 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,514 mi
Last recorded51,514 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1978 MG Roadster40,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMB 474T
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,514 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 51,514 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,695 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,240 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,560 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,297 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,987 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 44,310 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 42,959 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 42,959 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,727 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,985 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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HMB 474T is a 1978 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HMB 474T, 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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What year was HMB 474T registered?

HMB 474T is a 1978 MG Roadster, first registered on 3 October 1978.

Is HMB 474T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMB 474T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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