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JNW 559V

1979 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,796 mi
Last recorded73,796 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1979 MG Roadster44,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNW 559V
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,796 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,339 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 72,529 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 72,529 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Stop lamp not working Both. (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,127 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 70,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 70,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 67,782 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 7 May 2013 67,782 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 3 May 2012 66,193 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 May 2012 66,193 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2011 65,046 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 63,937 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,611 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 62,611 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 61,894 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,070 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 61,070 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 60,260 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 60,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JNW 559V is a 1979 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JNW 559V, 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 JNW 559V registered?

JNW 559V is a 1979 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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