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OLG 192H

1970 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

9,380 mi
Last recorded9,380 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1970 MG Roadster25,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLG 192H
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2015 9,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

nearside & offside front lower suspension arm bushes deterioated/worn.

nearside & offside front tyres slight cracking in treads.

offside front inner wheel arch corroded.

rear leaf spring check straps sercuring nuts to axle on by couple threads.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 9,124 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 9,115 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

(notes : steel wire wheels with centre wing nut, 175/70R14 tyres, tread depths - all 4 new tyres.)

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

floors & rear floors/spring mounts are heavily undersealed (unable to check effectively for corrosion).

front crossmember to chassis are corroded.

middle floor crossmember (outriggers) poor quality repairs.

n/s/r & o/s/r inner wheel arches are corroded.

o/s/f bumper mount bolt missing.

o/s/r lower outer sill is corroded.

park(hand)-brake lever is stiff.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 8,931 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2010 8,547 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 7,822 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 7,085 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 6,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2007 6,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 5,626 miles

All tyres showing signs of not being rotated when vehicle in prolonged storage

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight noise noted to front nearside wheel bearing

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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OLG 192H is a 1970 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OLG 192H, 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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OLG 192H is a 1970 MG Roadster, first registered on 21 January 1970.

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