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VLG 624R

1977 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

3,445 mi
Last recorded3,445 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1977 MG Roadster27,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLG 624R
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 3,445 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 3,445 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 3,445 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 3,445 miles

Offside Rear flooring is rusting

Pass 4 Jul 2017 3,444 miles

Offside Rear flooring is rusting

Pass 20 Jul 2016 3,444 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 3,444 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s jaking point is hold

o/s rear sill suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

o/s rear under floor suspension spring mountig prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

play in the n/s kingpin

Pass 21 Jul 2014 3,444 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s jacking point box section is hold

play in the n/s front kingpin

wiper blades

Pass 3 Aug 2013 3,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside jackinjg point box section holed. Play in nearside front kingpin.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 3,444 miles

play in nsf king pin. os jacking point area box section corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2011 3,440 miles

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

corrosion front underfloor, os jacking point

Pass 5 Jul 2011 3,440 miles

corrosion front underfloor, os jacking point

Pass 8 Jun 2010 3,295 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 3,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 2,110 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 2,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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VLG 624R is a 1977 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VLG 624R, 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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What year was VLG 624R registered?

VLG 624R is a 1977 MG Roadster, first registered on 3 May 1977.

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