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VHN 218S

1978 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

15,105 mi
Last recorded15,105 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 MG Roadster40,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHN 218S
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 15,105 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 14,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split but still cleaning screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 12,199 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2017 12,199 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2016 11,605 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2015 11,157 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2015 11,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 10,390 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 9,615 miles
Fail 6 May 2013 9,615 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 8,649 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 8,649 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,281 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 6,879 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 6,879 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2009 4,895 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 4,742 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 4,550 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 3,528 miles

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.

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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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.

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