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MTC 131R

1976 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,862 mi
Last recorded71,862 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 1976 MG Roadster42,104 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTC 131R
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 71,862 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 71,862 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 71,728 miles

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))

Fail 27 May 2020 71,728 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 71,543 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 71,540 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 71,156 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,685 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,290 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight play.

Slight play n/s/r tie bar.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,682 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 69,676 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 69,270 miles

General oil leaks.

Rear dif oil seal leaking.

o/s/r hub seal leaking.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,734 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r hub seal leaking

rear diff plate leaking oil

slight play in o/s/f king pin

Fail 28 Sep 2010 68,734 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 68,416 miles

The main beam tell-tail is not fully working

Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,495 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 67,100 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 66,734 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 66,734 miles

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?

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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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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