MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,105 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split but still cleaning screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Central Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Front propshaft joint slight play
Centre Rear propshaft joint slight play
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
N/S/F TRACK ROD WITH SLIGHT PLAY
N/S/R wheel bearing with slight play
How Reliable is the MG Roadster?
Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.
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VHN 218S is a 1978 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 VHN 218S, 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 VHN 218S registered?
VHN 218S is a 1978 MG Roadster, first registered on 14 February 1978.
Is VHN 218S safe to buy?
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