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OMJ 777H

1970 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

31,837 mi
Last recorded31,837 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 1970 MG Roadster25,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOMJ 777H
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 31,837 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 25,576 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 19,548 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 19,548 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective tie rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 15,507 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 11,524 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 8,294 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 5,235 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 5,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2014 4,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 2,957 miles

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

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 29 May 2012 1,827 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 1,162 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fuel cap slightly loose fit.

Moderate play in steering column top bush. Advise investigation.

Moderate side movement in brake pedal.

Nut missing from exhaust front pipe Y piece clamp.

Possible fault developing with wiper switch.

Slight side movement and lift in nearside king pin.

Suspect area of repair on floor panel by offside rear spring front mounting.

Fail 10 May 2011 1,125 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 May 2010 90,657 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 90,441 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 90,432 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 89,860 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 89,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2007 89,544 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

advise rear battery tray neardide corroding

Pass 8 May 2006 88,944 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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OMJ 777H is a 1970 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1970 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 25,210 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 OMJ 777H, 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 56 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OMJ 777H is a 1970 MG Roadster, first registered on 26 June 1970.

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