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BHJ 523S

1977 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,546 mi
Last recorded69,546 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1977 MG Roadster27,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 523S
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 69,546 miles

n/s and o/s king pins slight play

n/s steering rack worn

Pass 12 Feb 2025 67,803 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres starting to get low in tread and going out of shape

Pass 13 Feb 2024 66,209 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various oil leak rear diff gearbox and engine

Pass 8 Feb 2023 64,690 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 60,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mounting split

Fail 10 Feb 2022 62,583 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mounting split

Pass 17 Feb 2021 60,577 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 60,577 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 59,235 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 56,475 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 53,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,032 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 47,050 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 44,212 miles

both front and nearside rear shock absorbers leaking..

Fail 23 Feb 2015 44,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front and nearside rear shock absorbers leaking..

Pass 20 Feb 2014 41,359 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,592 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,447 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,221 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

hand brake high

Fail 10 Mar 2011 33,221 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

hand brake high

Pass 10 Mar 2010 30,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,780 miles

n/s/f shocker weak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,806 miles

Slight oil leak from nose seal of overdrive unit.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,699 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 18,346 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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BHJ 523S is a 1977 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 BHJ 523S, 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 BHJ 523S registered?

BHJ 523S is a 1977 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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