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OKH 41V

1979 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,822 mi
Last recorded32,822 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 MG Roadster44,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKH 41V
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 32,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 31,015 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 29,880 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 29,492 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 28,841 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 28,841 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,154 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 28,147 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,300 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,282 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,515 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 25,513 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 25,360 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,917 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 24,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

centre wiper split

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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OKH 41V is a 1979 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OKH 41V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OKH 41V registered?

OKH 41V is a 1979 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is OKH 41V safe to buy?

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