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MJO 33S

1978 MG Roadster

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,547 mi
Last recorded93,547 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 MG Roadster40,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJO 33S
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 93,547 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 93,536 miles

Oil leak

Slight movement in front king pins,to be watched!

Pass 23 Sep 2009 93,523 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 29 Jul 2009 93,521 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front prop shaft UJ worn suggest replacement soon!

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Apr 2007 93,432 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2006 93,302 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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MJO 33S is a 1978 MG Roadster in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MJO 33S, 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 MJO 33S registered?

MJO 33S is a 1978 MG Roadster, first registered on 16 June 1978.

Is MJO 33S safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJO 33S shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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