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ORH 782P

1976 MG Roadster

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,065 mi
Last recorded31,065 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1976 MG Roadster42,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORH 782P
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 31,065 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 30,545 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,185 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,915 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 28,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,805 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,289 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,367 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,026 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 21,547 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 19,059 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 16,403 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,403 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,377 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2006 16,183 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 16,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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ORH 782P is a 1976 MG Roadster in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ORH 782P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ORH 782P?

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What year was ORH 782P registered?

ORH 782P is a 1976 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is ORH 782P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORH 782P shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ORH 782P have outstanding finance?

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