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OPD 187D

1966 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,739 mi
Last recorded82,739 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1966 MG Roadster27,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPD 187D
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 82,739 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 82,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on exhaust full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower anti roll link lock washer misplaced

offside and nearside lower arm securing bolts not through nylock nuts

Pass 27 Jun 2019 64,792 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 60,340 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,874 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 56,793 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 66,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working main beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,895 miles

o/s/r wheel bit loose

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Apr 2015 55,984 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

could not open fuel cap?

exhaust loose

o/s/r wheel bit loose

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,218 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 53,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,072 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 52,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,539 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 36,401 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 36,401 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 36,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

windscreen damaged less than 40mm into swept area

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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OPD 187D is a 1966 MG Roadster in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1966 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 27,263 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 OPD 187D, 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 60 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OPD 187D registered?

OPD 187D is a 1966 MG Roadster, first registered on 23 March 1966.

Is OPD 187D safe to buy?

The MOT history for OPD 187D shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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