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MBW 582N

1974 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,518 mi
Last recorded42,518 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1974 MG Roadster25,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBW 582N
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 42,518 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 42,488 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 40,100 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 40,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,020 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,612 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,641 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 34,719 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 34,719 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,129 miles

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

oil leak on nsr axle hub area

Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,594 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

leak from nsr axle hub seal

osr tyre old and starting to perish

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,058 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 32,053 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,860 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 31,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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MBW 582N is a 1974 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1974 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 25,154 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBW 582N, 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 52 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 MBW 582N registered?

MBW 582N is a 1974 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is MBW 582N safe to buy?

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