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STA 555H

1970 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,552 mi
Last recorded86,552 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1970 MG Roadster25,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTA 555H
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 86,552 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,426 miles

slight slight vertical free movement to nearside king pin

Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,338 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 86,328 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated ADJACENT PRESCRIBED AREA OF DRIVERS SEAT MOUNT (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,711 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 85,708 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion and pitted rust to offside forward section of inner sill rail

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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STA 555H is a 1970 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 STA 555H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was STA 555H registered?

STA 555H is a 1970 MG Roadster, first registered on 13 February 1970.

Is STA 555H safe to buy?

The MOT history for STA 555H shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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