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VFK 68S

1977 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

27,460 mi
Last recorded27,460 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1977 MG Roadster27,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFK 68S
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 27,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear AXLE CHECK STRAP SPLIT

Pass 22 Feb 2019 26,774 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 26,774 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 25,731 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 25,731 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 23,968 miles

Both front bottom arm inner bushes perished.

Front brake pads.

Offside front tyre low tread.

Rear back box poor condition.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 23,959 miles

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch has a small

Fail 8 Jun 2013 23,959 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear inner wheel arch has a small

Pass 26 Aug 2011 23,945 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 23,945 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 23,875 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear bumper insecure

front headlamps rear covers corroded

slight play in inner track rods

Fail 2 Aug 2010 23,860 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps corroded

both rear axle straps broken

both rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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

offside front reflector starting to corrode

both rear suspension check straps broke

Fail 16 Aug 2007 23,311 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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

offside front headlamp reflector starting to corrode

both rear suspension check straps broke

Fail 15 Aug 2007 23,309 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

offside front head lamp reflector starting to corrode

both rear suspension check straps broke

Fail 1 Aug 2007 23,305 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

both rear suspension check straps broke

corrosion in nearside front inner wing (not within 30cm of mounting point)

offside front head lamp reflector starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,647 miles

Minor corrosion of offside front floor.

Fail 25 Jul 2006 21,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

slight play in front bearings

Fail 18 Jul 2006 21,639 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

offside front floor corroded

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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VFK 68S is a 1977 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 VFK 68S, 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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VFK 68S is a 1977 MG Roadster, first registered on 10 August 1977.

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