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PHJ 246M

1974 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,027 mi
Last recorded23,027 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1974 MG Roadster25,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHJ 246M
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 23,027 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 22,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 22,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 22,074 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 22,074 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 21,902 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2015 21,902 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,549 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 21,210 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,044 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,847 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,645 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,256 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight up and down play in o/s/front king pin

Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,507 miles

Metal fuel pipe lighty rubbing on offside rear leaf spring

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 18,679 miles

handbrake cable rubbing on feul pipe

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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PHJ 246M is a 1974 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1974 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 25,154 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 PHJ 246M, 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 52 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PHJ 246M registered?

PHJ 246M is a 1974 MG Roadster, first registered on 17 January 1974.

Is PHJ 246M safe to buy?

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