MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,521 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Gearbox mounting defective ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box and axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
offside rear leaf spring mounting nut only just touching locking device
slight play in both front upper suspension joints
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside rear leaf spring mounting nut only just touching locking device
slight play in both front upper suspension joints
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
hand brake lever nearly on stop Requires adjustment
How Reliable is the MG Roadster?
Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XOJ 471T is a 1978 MG Roadster in Red with a 3,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 XOJ 471T, 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 XOJ 471T registered?
XOJ 471T is a 1978 MG Roadster, first registered on 27 October 1978.
Is XOJ 471T safe to buy?
The MOT history for XOJ 471T shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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