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69,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s and o/s king pins slight play
n/s steering rack worn
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres starting to get low in tread and going out of shape
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre exhaust mounting split
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
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
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))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front and nearside rear shock absorbers leaking..
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front and nearside rear shock absorbers leaking..
front inner brake pads wearing low
nearside rear shock absorber leaking
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
hand brake high
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
hand brake high
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f shocker weak
Slight oil leak from nose seal of overdrive unit.
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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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BHJ 523S is a 1977 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1977.
Is BHJ 523S safe to buy?
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