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YHO 626R

1977 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,919 mi
Last recorded24,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Roadster27,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHO 626R
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 24,919 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 24,918 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings By brake/clutch pedal assy (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion Battery box (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Front valance (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Lower wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Lower wings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drivers side trumpet section plated over possibly to hide its corroded

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Lower wing section (6.1.B.2)

Slight play steering column assy

Pass 13 Jun 2016 23,607 miles

battery box corroded

corrosion hole drivers side front lower wing

corrosion hole passenger side caster rail

corrosion hole passenger side front lower wing

corrosion holes drivers side caster rail

corrosion holes front valance

Fail 13 Jun 2016 23,599 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust bushs not attached (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

battery box corroded

corrosion hole drivers side front lower wing

corrosion hole passenger side caster rail

corrosion hole passenger side front lower wing

corrosion holes drivers side caster rail

corrosion holes front valance

Pass 26 May 2015 21,715 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 19,961 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 17,202 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 14,185 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 14,181 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,074 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 10,063 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 10,063 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 8,305 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 8,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 7,156 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 5,706 miles

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

front No plate slight damage

Pass 26 Jul 2006 4,042 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 4,042 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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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YHO 626R is a 1977 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YHO 626R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YHO 626R registered?

YHO 626R is a 1977 MG Roadster, first registered on 16 February 1977.

Is YHO 626R safe to buy?

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