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SET 82S

1977 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

8,635 mi
Last recorded8,635 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1977 MG Roadster27,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSET 82S
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2024 8,635 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension upper rubber bump stop missing

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

battery tray corroded battery able to move in container

front to rear vehicle has been unsealed

Fail 28 May 2020 8,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired near anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front lower arm corroded

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis holed out side of 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 8,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside coil spring and lower arm corroded

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspect body filler on o/s/ outer sill and under side corroded all over and at leaf spring moundings

Fail 28 Apr 2017 8,190 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside coil spring and lower arm corroded

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

suspect body filler on o/s/ outer sill and under side corroded all over and at leaf spring moundings

Pass 27 Apr 2016 7,991 miles

vehicles chassis is corroded and holed out side of the prescribed areas

Fail 18 Apr 2016 7,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm inappropriately repaired bolt hole elongated (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

vehicles chassis is corroded and holed out side of the prescribed areas

Pass 30 Apr 2015 7,195 miles

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

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

under floor has corroded allover and has had under seal covering

Fail 21 Apr 2015 7,191 miles

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

under floor has corroded allover and has had under seal covering

Pass 22 Apr 2014 6,235 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 6,232 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,218 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 5,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2012 3,996 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 3,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 3,973 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 3,673 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 3,557 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 8 May 2008 3,557 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 3,228 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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SET 82S is a 1977 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SET 82S, 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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SET 82S is a 1977 MG Roadster, first registered on 5 August 1977.

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