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JMA 441K

1979 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,012 mi
Last recorded6,012 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Roadster44,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 441K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 6,012 miles

Nearside slight play in trunnion

Offside slight play in trunnion

Pass 17 Jun 2019 5,444 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 4,827 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 4,827 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2017 4,561 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 4,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 3,703 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 2,446 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 2,446 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 2,033 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 2,028 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Clutch slave cylinder hose deteriorated and leaking

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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JMA 441K is a 1979 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JMA 441K, 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 JMA 441K registered?

JMA 441K is a 1979 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is JMA 441K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMA 441K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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