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JVP 121P

1978 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,681 mi
Last recorded34,681 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Roadster40,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVP 121P
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,681 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 34,681 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,603 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 34,603 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,400 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 34,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,636 miles

front track rod ends close to wheel in full lock

Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,932 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,944 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 31,944 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear fog lamp inop

rhr reversing lamp inop

Pass 4 Oct 2010 30,686 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,918 miles

Play in both rear h/shafts to hubs?

Very slight binding both rear wheels.

Water leak in passenger footwell.

Water pump leaking.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 29,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Play in both rear h/shafts to hubs?

Very slight binding both rear wheels.

Water leak in passenger footwell.

Water pump leaking.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,825 miles

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

Oil leaking from rack gaiters on lock.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 29,819 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leaking from rack gaiters on lock.

Pass 25 May 2007 29,505 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,150 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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JVP 121P is a 1978 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 40,952 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 JVP 121P, 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 48 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JVP 121P registered?

JVP 121P is a 1978 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is JVP 121P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVP 121P shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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