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MRB 730P

1976 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,548 mi
Last recorded87,548 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 MG Roadster42,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRB 730P
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,379 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 87,379 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 86,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 86,794 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,012 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,624 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 85,624 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,520 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 83,665 miles

nsf floor corrosion

osf sill corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2012 83,663 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

nsf floor corrosion

osf sill corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s jacking point insecure.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 82,452 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s jacking point insecure.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 81,281 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 80,317 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 80,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 79,044 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 78,901 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 78,709 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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MRB 730P is a 1976 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MRB 730P, 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 MRB 730P registered?

MRB 730P is a 1976 MG Roadster, first registered on 8 January 1976.

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