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RNY 685R

1977 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,002 mi
Last recorded15,002 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1977 MG Roadster27,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNY 685R
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 15,002 miles

Front of o/s outer sill going rusty

O/s handbrake not as good as n/s

Pass 21 Jun 2017 15,000 miles

Offside Front outer sill is going rusty

o/s handbrake is just upto required standard

Pass 9 Jun 2016 14,925 miles

Front of o/s outer sill is going rusty

o/s handbrake is just upto required standard

Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,520 miles

Front of o/s outer sill is going rusty.

o/s front engine mounting chassis bracket is going rusty.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 14,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Brake servo pipe inlet manifold clip is loose.

Front of o/s outer sill is going rusty.

o/s front engine mounting chassis bracket is going rusty.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,984 miles

Front of o/s outer sill is going rusty.

Slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing..

Fail 2 Jun 2014 13,984 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front of o/s outer sill is going rusty.

Slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing..

Pass 8 Nov 2012 13,720 miles

Front of o/s outer sill, o/s/f inner wing and o/s/f castle section are going rusty.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer surface of front brake disc's are going rusty.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Slight play on steering wheel.

Underseal and thick black paint is covering underside of vehicle.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 13,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front of o/s outer sill, o/s/f inner wing and o/s/f castle section are going rusty.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer surface of front brake disc's are going rusty.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Slight play on steering wheel.

Underseal and thick black paint is covering underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 May 2007 13,462 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 13,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 13,219 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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RNY 685R is a 1977 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RNY 685R, 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 RNY 685R registered?

RNY 685R is a 1977 MG Roadster, first registered on 22 June 1977.

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