MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
NSF lower valance slight corrosion
NSR hub seal slight oil leak
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
near side rear wheel brake slightly binding on
slight noise from near side front wheel bearing
o/side sill slight corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight noise from near side front wheel bearing
slight oil leak from near side rear wheel hub oil seal
warter coolant leak from /left bottom corner of radiator
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the MG Roadster?
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XWJ 796T is a 1978 MG Roadster in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 XWJ 796T, 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 XWJ 796T registered?
XWJ 796T is a 1978 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 September 1978.
Is XWJ 796T safe to buy?
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