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SUX 393H

1970 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

5,287 mi
Last recorded5,287 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1970 MG Roadster25,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUX 393H
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 5,287 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 5,287 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Distributor wiring fouling steering shaft through engine bay. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 5,207 miles

Offside Rear slight rumble from wheel bearing

gear box oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 5,207 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

gear box oil leak

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed starter wiring main live (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear slight rumble from wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2015 3 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 3 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 3 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 3 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 3 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 3 miles

O/S Directional indicator flashing slightly quick

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f lower suspension arm, outer pin/bush, dust boot split

rear foglamp inop

slight bind offside rear brake

slight gearbox oil weap

slight oil weap

speedo inop

Fail 15 May 2012 3 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

O/S Directional indicator flashing slightly quick

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f lower suspension arm, outer pin/bush, dust boot split

rear foglamp inop

slight bind offside rear brake

slight gearbox oil weap

slight oil weap

speedo inop

Pass 12 May 2011 3 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 3 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 3 miles

2 REAR FOG LAMPS FITTED BUT NOT WORKING,BUT NOT REQUIRED FOR MOT DUE TO AGE OF VEHICLE PRE 1980.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF GEARBOX OVERDRIVE UNIT.

seperate horn switch now fitted to right of dash.

Fail 13 May 2010 3 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

2 REAR FOG LAMPS FITTED BUT NOT WORKING,BUT NOT REQUIRED FOR MOT DUE TO AGE OF VEHICLE PRE 1980.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF GEARBOX OVERDRIVE UNIT.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 449 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

fog light tell tail light in-op

Pass 14 May 2008 444 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 443 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 6,655 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 6,654 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiring harness rubbing against suspension

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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SUX 393H is a 1970 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SUX 393H, 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 SUX 393H registered?

SUX 393H is a 1970 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 July 1970.

Is SUX 393H safe to buy?

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