MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,568 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device ineffective top trunion nut (2.5.A.4)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure stalk (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak original shock absorber (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure steering arm/track rod end locknut (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil original shock absorber (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the MG Roadster?
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TRV 856T is a 1978 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 TRV 856T, 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.
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What year was TRV 856T registered?
TRV 856T is a 1978 MG Roadster, first registered on 15 August 1978.
Is TRV 856T safe to buy?
The MOT history for TRV 856T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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