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PKE 496L

1978 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,204 mi
Last recorded15,204 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1978 MG Roadster40,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 496L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 15,204 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,705 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 14,705 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 14,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 9,754 miles

bolt missing from diff. †n/s/f h/lamp slightly low. †oil mist on n/s/r brake backplate. †slight play n/s/f top bushes. †o/s/f rack boot perished. †general rust on underside †

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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PKE 496L is a 1978 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 40,952 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 PKE 496L, 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 48 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PKE 496L registered?

PKE 496L is a 1978 MG Roadster, first registered on 23 June 1978.

Is PKE 496L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKE 496L shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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