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OSC 160T

1979 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

21,686 mi
Last recorded21,686 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Roadster44,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSC 160T
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 21,686 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 21,117 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 20,445 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 20,436 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing Rear bolt (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 19,384 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 19,214 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,108 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 19,108 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,102 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 19,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 18,976 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 18,976 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 18,726 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 18,726 miles

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

Upper Steering column universal joint cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,268 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 17,828 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 17,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 17,406 miles

n/s engine mounting splitting

Fail 1 Aug 2006 17,406 miles

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

n/s engine mounting splitting

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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OSC 160T is a 1979 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 OSC 160T, 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.

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What year was OSC 160T registered?

OSC 160T is a 1979 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 May 1979.

Is OSC 160T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSC 160T shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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