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JHW 145P

1975 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,315 mi
Last recorded9,315 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2015
Typical for 1975 MG Roadster27,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHW 145P
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2015 9,315 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gear oil/clutch fluid leak

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 9,296 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2011 9,235 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 9,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 9,095 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 10 Jun 2010 9,095 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 2 Jun 2010 9,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 May 2010 9,093 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,999 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

co and hc on max limit

offside front and nearside front lower trunions slight lift

slight corrosion in offside front inner wing bay

Fail 5 Jun 2008 8,999 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside front lower and nearside front lower trunions slight lift

slight corrosion in offside front inner wing bay

Pass 28 Jun 2007 8,972 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front tyre walls cracking

nearside offside front trunions slight lift

nearside rear suspension strap deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2007 8,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both front tyres walls cracking

both rear suspension rubber straps deteriorated

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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JHW 145P is a 1975 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 27,577 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 JHW 145P, 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 51 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JHW 145P registered?

JHW 145P is a 1975 MG Roadster, first registered on 4 August 1975.

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