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KVN 549P

1975 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

44,027 mi
Last recorded44,027 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1975 MG Roadster27,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVN 549P
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advance corrosion in floors, under sills, and inner wings

offside front tyre wall cracking

Fail 8 Jun 2010 43,998 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

near side rear bump stop missing

Fail 27 May 2010 43,855 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advance corrosion in floors, under sills, and inner wings

offside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,172 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 35,172 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 32,813 miles

Corrosion on floors

Corrosion on outer and inner sills

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2008 32,809 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion on floors

Corrosion on outer and inner sills

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,301 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion on some bodywork

nearside rear bumpstop missing

offside front bumpstop missing

slight play in front king pings

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

underbody corrosion minimum requirement in places

Fail 13 Apr 2007 31,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion on some bodywork

nearside rear bumpstop missing

offside front bumpstop missing

slight play in front king pings

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

underbody corrosion minimum requirement in places

Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,926 miles

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

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

Offside front bump stop missing

Offside rear pedestal missing (bump)

Surface corrosion on some brake pipes †

Underbody corroded in places

Fail 19 Jan 2006 29,926 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

n/s/r hand brake clevis siezed

o/s/f bump stop missing

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r pedastool missing

one of o/s/r number plate bulbs not working

slight play in both front king pins

under body min req in places<corrosion>

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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KVN 549P is a 1975 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 KVN 549P, 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.

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What year was KVN 549P registered?

KVN 549P is a 1975 MG Roadster, first registered on 25 September 1975.

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