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SBH 777D

1983 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,498 mi
Last recorded91,498 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1983 MG Roadster69,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBH 777D
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 91,498 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 91,167 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2023 91,148 miles

slight oil leak- rear diff/nearside rear half shaft

Fail 13 Jun 2023 91,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

slight oil leak- rear diff/nearside rear half shaft

Pass 18 May 2022 91,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight wetness to rear axle ( diff seal and nearside half shaft seal)

Pass 26 May 2021 90,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

REAR HALF SHAFT OIL LEAK

Pass 12 Jun 2020 90,801 miles

gear box oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2020 90,801 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

gear box oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,165 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 90,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 89,677 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 86,271 miles

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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SBH 777D is a 1983 MG Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 69,892 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 SBH 777D, 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 43 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SBH 777D registered?

SBH 777D is a 1983 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is SBH 777D safe to buy?

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