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GFM 378H

1970 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

26,453 mi
Last recorded26,453 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 MG Roadster25,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFM 378H
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1970
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,453 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 26,451 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 26,226 miles

Engine Sound proofing was not secured under bonnet

Offside Front Back plate holed but still secured at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,975 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,661 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,545 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,173 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 25,170 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake Back plate rusted and holed

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle undersealed

electicial wire centre of vehicle require securing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,708 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,381 miles

bottom of offside front wing corroded

corrosion on offside front brake disc back plate

offside chassis and jacking point damaged

under car is heaviley under sealed

Fail 7 Mar 2011 24,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

bottom of offside front wing corroded

corrosion on offside front brake disc back plate

offside chassis and jacking point damaged

under car is heaviley under sealed

Fail 20 Nov 2010 24,372 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 24,023 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 24,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

clutch cylinder leaking slightly

nearside rear axle strap perished

slight corrosion to offside front inner wing

Pass 13 Sep 2008 23,874 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. inner and outer sills starting to corrode.

rear axel oil leaks. all steering and suspension joints need greesing

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,jacking points starting to corrode

Fail 12 Sep 2008 23,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. inner and outer sills starting to corrode.

rear axel oil leaks. all steering and suspension joints need greesing

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,jacking points starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jun 2007 23,146 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 23,130 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,465 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 21,465 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 19,239 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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GFM 378H is a 1970 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1970 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 25,210 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 GFM 378H, 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 56 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GFM 378H registered?

GFM 378H is a 1970 MG Roadster, first registered on 10 June 1970.

Is GFM 378H safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFM 378H shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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