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SGB 565R

1976 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

23,941 mi
Last recorded23,941 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1976 MG Roadster42,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGB 565R
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 23,941 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 23,940 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 23,878 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 23,878 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,665 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 23,665 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

head lamp main beam tell-tale not working

Pass 13 Jul 2013 23,400 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 23,400 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 23,102 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,102 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 22,787 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 22,354 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 21,777 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 21,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,734 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 21,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 May 2007 21,354 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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SGB 565R is a 1976 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 SGB 565R, 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.

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What year was SGB 565R registered?

SGB 565R is a 1976 MG Roadster, first registered on 27 August 1976.

Is SGB 565R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SGB 565R shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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