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MNY 651X

1979 MG Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

440 mi
Last recorded440 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 MG Roadster44,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNY 651X
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 440 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 358 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 160 miles

Nearside front suspension damper leaking

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 46 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 42 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 99,321 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 98,957 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,243 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn slightly

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,515 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 94,515 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,551 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 93,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 92,348 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,334 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2011 91,327 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 90,354 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 90,259 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 90,115 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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MNY 651X is a 1979 MG Roadster in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1979 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 44,852 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 MNY 651X, 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 47 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MNY 651X registered?

MNY 651X is a 1979 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is MNY 651X safe to buy?

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