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TSO 299R

1979 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,895 mi
Last recorded29,895 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 MG Roadster44,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSO 299R
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 29,895 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 29,738 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 29,737 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bottom wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bottom sill and inner bottom wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bottom wheel arch and sill along bottom and patch missing in bottom of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 29,212 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 28,606 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 26,563 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,317 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2011 21,358 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,881 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 19,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

car has been extensivly repaired

nearside front tyre has slight damage in tread and sidewall

offside front tyre has slight side wall damage

slight blow from exhaust centre section

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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TSO 299R is a 1979 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1979 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 44,852 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 TSO 299R, 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 47 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TSO 299R registered?

TSO 299R is a 1979 MG Roadster, first registered on 6 September 1979.

Is TSO 299R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSO 299R shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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