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VAG 502R

1976 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,357 mi
Last recorded2,357 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1976 MG Roadster42,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAG 502R
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 2,357 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 2,357 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 1,698 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in steering rack pinon

Pass 28 Feb 2011 1,594 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 1,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 100,666 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 100,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 99,909 miles

play in off side rack end

Pass 7 Mar 2008 99,556 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 99,555 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 97,995 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 95,858 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emmisions High 9.4%

Gear box has slight leak at rear plate.

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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VAG 502R is a 1976 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 42,104 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAG 502R, 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 50 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VAG 502R registered?

VAG 502R is a 1976 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is VAG 502R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAG 502R shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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