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URR 140S

1977 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

23,475 mi
Last recorded23,475 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Roadster27,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURR 140S
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 23,475 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyre have slight cracking to sidewall

rear brake pipe along offside rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2017 23,410 miles

all tyres cracking due to standing

drivers seat belt slow to extract

o/s rear antiroll bar inner bush worn

rear brakes require attention

Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,304 miles

N/s front tyre cracking visible on sidewall.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 23,304 miles

N/s front tyre cracking visible on sidewall.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2015 23,291 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,187 miles

Oil leak

dampness visable around n/s rear brake drum

Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,926 miles

N/s + o/s front tyres wear visible on inner edges.

O/s wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jun 2012 22,604 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 22,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak from top heater hose.

N/s reversing light not working.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Propshaft front universal joint wear visible.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 22,118 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 22,118 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 21,432 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 21,405 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 20,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 20,337 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 20,337 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,006 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 20,003 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 19,376 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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URR 140S is a 1977 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1977 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 27,989 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 URR 140S, 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 49 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was URR 140S registered?

URR 140S is a 1977 MG Roadster, first registered on 12 August 1977.

Is URR 140S safe to buy?

The MOT history for URR 140S shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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