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VBX 460T

1978 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,801 mi
Last recorded91,801 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1978 MG Roadster40,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBX 460T
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 91,801 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 91,800 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 91,786 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,213 miles

Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1n)

back box starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,212 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 91,212 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 88,601 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 88,601 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,532 miles

some corrosion to nsf & osf inner sill areas but this variant of chassis is not load bearing in these areas.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 84,353 miles

brake pipes corroded.

floor corroded advise welding

tyres perishing

Fail 16 Sep 2011 84,341 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

nearside front floor has corrosion but no in prescribed area

offside front floor has corrosion but no in prescribed area

Pass 16 Apr 2010 82,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 82,838 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 82,838 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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VBX 460T is a 1978 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VBX 460T, 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 VBX 460T registered?

VBX 460T is a 1978 MG Roadster, first registered on 13 October 1978.

Is VBX 460T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBX 460T shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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