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VNV 995S

1977 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

29,684 mi
Last recorded29,684 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1977 MG Roadster27,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNV 995S
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 29,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 29,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached Axle strap (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component missing Axle strap (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 23,820 miles

slight play in offside rear hub

Fail 12 Apr 2018 23,820 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside rear hub

Pass 4 Apr 2017 22,805 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2017 22,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2016 22,265 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 22,265 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

unable to open fuel cap

Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,275 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 21,275 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,603 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside rear wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,420 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 19,420 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 18,628 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 15,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

steering wheel loose on splines

Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,327 miles

oil leak

steering wheel loose on splines

Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,551 miles

corrosion to nearside front floor but not within prescribed area

engine oily

Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,046 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 14,022 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine leaking oil.

n/s/f engine mount not secure to engine.

slight exhaust blow from manifold not to x/s at time of test.

very slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f king pins not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 12,862 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 12,862 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

slight lift in n/s/f & o/s/f king pins not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 12 Jun 2006 10,237 miles

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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VNV 995S is a 1977 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VNV 995S, 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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VNV 995S is a 1977 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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