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BAG 91S

1977 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,051 mi
Last recorded27,051 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1977 MG Roadster27,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAG 91S
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 27,051 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 27,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 26,645 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

chassis and floor covered in underseal

Fail 17 May 2019 26,645 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

chassis and floor covered in underseal

Pass 18 May 2018 26,548 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 26,416 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 26,142 miles

Front brake hoses seem a little taut on full lock

Rear brake application balance nearing maximum 30% limit

Fail 11 Apr 2016 26,142 miles

Front brake hoses seem a little taut on full lock

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake application balance nearing maximum 30% limit

Fail 20 Jul 2011 26,126 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,304 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside and nearside of steering rack slight play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 25,304 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside and nearside of steering rack slight play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 25,293 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills/floors corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,097 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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BAG 91S is a 1977 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1977 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 27,989 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 BAG 91S, 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 49 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BAG 91S registered?

BAG 91S is a 1977 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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