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JLP 231V

1979 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

31,018 mi
Last recorded31,018 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Roadster44,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLP 231V
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 31,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 30,464 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 29,593 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 28,742 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 27,515 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2020 26,438 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 25,240 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 24,266 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 23,345 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 23,343 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 22,410 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 22,406 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 21,459 miles

ADVISE[ nearside rear hub oil seal.

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 21,459 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

ADVISE[ nearside rear hub oil seal.

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 20,680 miles

Nearside rear leaf spring slightly corroded

Offside rear leaf spring slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 19,797 miles

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

Oil leak

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

mutiple points of corrotion on underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2013 19,797 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

mutiple points of corrotion on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2012 18,012 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 16,433 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 16,433 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 15,496 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 15,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 13,912 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 13,911 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 12,031 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 9,898 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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JLP 231V is a 1979 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 JLP 231V, 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

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What year was JLP 231V registered?

JLP 231V is a 1979 MG Roadster, first registered on 21 September 1979.

Is JLP 231V safe to buy?

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