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XNB 150S

1978 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,298 mi
Last recorded58,298 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1978 MG Roadster40,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNB 150S
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 58,298 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 57,838 miles

slight play in all wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,373 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 57,373 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,600 miles

nsr check strap broken

play in steering rackends

Fail 19 Sep 2013 56,599 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

play in both rack ends

rear axle check strap broken

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both windscreen wipers smear screen

o/s/r bump stop missing

some brake pipes and suspension components coated in underseal/ grease unable to do full inspection

Fail 14 Sep 2012 56,200 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both windscreen wipers smear screen

o/s/r bump stop missing

some brake pipes and suspension components coated in underseal/ grease unable to do full inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,630 miles

n/side trackrod end gaiter split

signs of wear in o/side steering rack end

Fail 19 Aug 2011 55,629 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

both front steel brake pipes slightly in secure

n/side trackrod end gaiter split rec / rep

signs of wear in o/side steering rack end

Fail 15 Aug 2011 55,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Elecrical cables rubbing on steering colomn

Nearside track rod end boot split

Pass 21 Jul 2009 55,469 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,066 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

nsf tre gaiter torn

osf floor corroded holed

sills covered

undeneath heavily undersealed corrosion hard to see

Fail 31 May 2008 55,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

nsf tre gaiter torn

osf floor corroded holed

sills covered

undeneath heavily undersealed corrosion hard to see

Pass 29 Jan 2007 54,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 54,623 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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XNB 150S is a 1978 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XNB 150S, 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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XNB 150S is a 1978 MG Roadster, first registered on 28 March 1978.

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