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WNJ 303S

1978 MG Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,280 mi
Last recorded63,280 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1978 MG Roadster40,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNJ 303S
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,280 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 63,280 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,519 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 60,615 miles

protective sill covers not allowing full inspection to outer sills

Pass 22 May 2015 59,456 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing close inspection of outer sills

vehicle coated with protective underseal not allowing close inspection

Fail 13 May 2015 59,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sill covers fitted not allowing close inspection of outer sills

vehicle coated with protective underseal not allowing close inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2014 58,891 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 58,891 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 56,047 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

floor pan has corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2011 55,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,061 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 52,345 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 49,707 miles

rear fog light fitted and not working

Fail 9 Jun 2008 49,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

rear fog light fitted and not working

Pass 17 May 2007 47,324 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 46,432 miles

slight oil leak under engine area.

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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WNJ 303S is a 1978 MG Roadster in Yellow 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 WNJ 303S, 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 WNJ 303S registered?

WNJ 303S is a 1978 MG Roadster, first registered on 26 April 1978.

Is WNJ 303S safe to buy?

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