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HWR 393T

1979 MG Roadster

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,005 mi
Last recorded46,005 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1979 MG Roadster44,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWR 393T
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 46,005 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near front cross member mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 45,832 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 45,813 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 45,580 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,285 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,223 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower forwardmost (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 24 Oct 2016 45,173 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 45,173 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 43,922 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

both rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 3 Jul 2015 43,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

both rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 10 Jul 2014 42,280 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front shocker little damping effect

Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,280 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front shocker little damping effect

Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,009 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,821 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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HWR 393T is a 1979 MG Roadster in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWR 393T, 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 HWR 393T registered?

HWR 393T is a 1979 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is HWR 393T safe to buy?

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