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WKY 786K

1979 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,425 mi
Last recorded76,425 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1979 MG Roadster44,852 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKY 786K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 76,425 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,209 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil around nearside rear drum

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,796 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil around nearside rear brake drum

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,656 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 68,457 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,452 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil or fluid leak in nsr hub

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,867 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,787 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 61,146 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 61,141 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 59,792 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 59,792 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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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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WKY 786K is a 1979 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 44,852 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 WKY 786K, 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 47 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WKY 786K registered?

WKY 786K is a 1979 MG Roadster, first registered on 9 April 1979.

Is WKY 786K safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKY 786K shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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