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KPX 104P

1976 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

9,563 mi
Last recorded9,563 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 1976 MG Roadster42,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPX 104P
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 9,563 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 9,551 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 9,496 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 9,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 9,445 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 9,192 miles

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen scratched slightly

Wipers split slightly at ends

Pass 21 Aug 2017 9,067 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 8,781 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 8,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 8,538 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 8,468 miles

Wipers split slightly at ends

Pass 30 Aug 2013 8,382 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 8,310 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 8,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 8,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe to pump cracking

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S and N/S lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

O/S/R tyre cracking slightly

Slight play in N/S/F lower king pin

Water leak from radiator lower hose to rad

Windscreen scratched slightly on drivers side

Pass 9 Aug 2011 8,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe to pump cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S and N/S lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

O/S/R tyre cracking slightly

Slight play in N/S/F lower king pin

Water leak from radiator lower hose to rad

Windscreen scratched slightly on drivers side

Pass 17 Aug 2010 7,956 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 7,782 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 7,753 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 7,743 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 7,355 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 7,334 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 6,896 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 6,856 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 6,543 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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KPX 104P is a 1976 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1976 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 42,104 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 KPX 104P, 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 50 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KPX 104P registered?

KPX 104P is a 1976 MG Roadster, first registered on 12 May 1976.

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