MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,490 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Front Lower Coolant leak Rad hose. ()
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
slight brake bind nearside rear
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
indicator/wiper stalk insecure
nearside front sill corroded
offside front sill corroded and holed
o/s/f and n/s/f sills corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/f and n/s/f sills corroded
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the MG Roadster?
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XCL 52 is a 1979 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XCL 52, 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.
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What year was XCL 52 registered?
XCL 52 is a 1979 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is XCL 52 safe to buy?
The MOT history for XCL 52 shows 16 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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