MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear service and parking brake not as efficient as o/s/r
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested no dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working all front and back (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear service and parking brake not as efficient as o/s/r
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front rear view mirror missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Bottom radiator bottom hose badly perished.
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
O/s/r back plate damp oil.
Slight play both front kinpin bushes
Both front wheel bearings slight play.
Slight play n/s/r tie bar.
nsf antiroll bar link top bush worn
nsf lower arm inner front bush worn
rear shackle bushes perished
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nsf antiroll bar link top bush worn
nsf lower arm inner front bush worn
rear shackle bushes perished
slight play in both front wheel bearings
General oil leaks.
Rear dif oil seal leaking.
o/s/r hub seal leaking.
Oil leak
o/s/r hub seal leaking
rear diff plate leaking oil
slight play in o/s/f king pin
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
o/s/r hub seal leaking
rear diff plate leaking oil
slight play in o/s/f king pin
The main beam tell-tail is not fully working
brake light slightly dim
cant see outer sills but corrosion has taken place
no rear fog light
offside rear side light slightly dim
oil pressure hose leaking slightly
play in end float bearing
slight play innearside rear wheel bearing
strong advise nearside front & rear wishbone bushes worn close to metal
strong advise top bush worn close to metal
track rod end close to wheel nearside front
wing mirror not fully secure
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
brake light slightly dim
cant see outer sills but corrosion has taken place
no rear fog light
offside rear side light slightly dim
oil pressure hose leaking slightly
play in end float bearing
slight play innearside rear wheel bearing
strong advise nearside front & rear wishbone bushes worn close to metal
strong advise top bush worn close to metal
track rod end close to wheel nearside front
wing mirror not fully secure
How Reliable is the MG Roadster?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MTC 131R is a 1976 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 MTC 131R, 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 MTC 131R registered?
MTC 131R is a 1976 MG Roadster, first registered on 18 August 1976.
Is MTC 131R safe to buy?
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