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VSL 822

1962 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,140 mi
Last recorded24,140 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSL 822
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 24,140 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,133 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,129 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 24,129 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 24,113 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 24,113 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2011 23,940 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2011 23,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,774 miles

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

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

slight buldge in outer wall n/s/f tyre

slight cracking to walls o/s/r tyre

slight cracking to walls of n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2009 23,400 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 22,526 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2008 22,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 21,473 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 21,469 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 21,435 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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VSL 822 is a 1962 MG Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSL 822, 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 64 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VSL 822 is a 1962 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1962.

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