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TTA 252H

1970 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,613 mi
Last recorded45,613 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 MG Roadster25,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTA 252H
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,613 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all underside heavily under sealed

Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,902 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 44,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,372 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 43,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 41,934 miles

play in o/s and n/s front king pins and falcrom bushes

play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,087 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 47,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,180 miles

offside rear rebound strap broken

slight play nearside lower king pin bush

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,223 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear rebound strap broken away from chassis

Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,231 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 32,217 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 29,668 miles

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)

both center outrigers holed by jacking points

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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TTA 252H is a 1970 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TTA 252H, 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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TTA 252H is a 1970 MG Roadster, first registered on 15 June 1970.

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