CarVerify

Free Car Check

TKM 454N

1974 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,498 mi
Last recorded11,498 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1974 MG Roadster25,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKM 454N
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 11,498 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 11,493 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering wheel retaining device missing ring of bolts on steering wheel loose (2.1.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 9,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 9,477 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 7,554 miles

scratches in windscreen

Fail 28 Sep 2015 7,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid in op (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front wind screen marked

Offside Front brake hose rubs slightly on lock to lock

Pass 28 Aug 2014 3,773 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 567 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 2,331 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 6 Sep 2011 76,881 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,267 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,282 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 75,281 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,535 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 70,671 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 68,635 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 66,177 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
Full MG Roadster reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

TKM 454N is a 1974 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 TKM 454N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TKM 454N?

You can check the full history of TKM 454N by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TKM 454N registered?

TKM 454N is a 1974 MG Roadster, first registered on 12 August 1974.

Is TKM 454N safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKM 454N shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TKM 454N have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on TKM 454N. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.