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KLW 582P

1975 MG Roadster

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,083 mi
Last recorded38,083 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1975 MG Roadster27,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLW 582P
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 38,083 miles

Body has slight corrosion General corrosion on underside & floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes front to rear axle, HAVE cleaned and greased. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 38,083 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement road wheel binding (3.5.1k)

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

Body has slight corrosion General corrosion on underside & floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes front to rear axle, HAVE cleaned and greased. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,272 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 37,272 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

all 4 tyres have age related cracks on side walls

Fail 19 Apr 2017 37,270 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

all 4 tyres have age related cracks on side walls

Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,209 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

centre rear fuel pipe corroded

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 36,385 miles

slight play nsf osf suspension trunions

Fail 23 Apr 2012 36,374 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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KLW 582P is a 1975 MG Roadster in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KLW 582P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KLW 582P registered?

KLW 582P is a 1975 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1975.

Is KLW 582P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLW 582P shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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