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VOG 200S

1978 MG Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,691 mi
Last recorded4,691 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Roadster40,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOG 200S
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 4,691 miles

Brake pipes coated in underseal unable to inspect

Fuel pipes coated in underseal unable to inspect

Oil leak

under car coated in underseal

Fail 24 May 2016 4,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipes coated in underseal unable to inspect

Fuel pipes coated in underseal unable to inspect

Oil leak

under car coated in underseal

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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VOG 200S is a 1978 MG Roadster in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VOG 200S, 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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How do I check the history of VOG 200S?

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What year was VOG 200S registered?

VOG 200S is a 1978 MG Roadster, first registered on 4 July 1978.

Is VOG 200S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOG 200S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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