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YHT 838

1970 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

27,287 mi
Last recorded27,287 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1970 MG Roadster25,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHT 838
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 27,287 miles

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 26,507 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 25,883 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 25,156 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 23,903 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 23,118 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 22,271 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 21,324 miles

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 21,323 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 20,184 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 18,809 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 18,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 18,005 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rubber fuel pipe cracklng by pump

Pass 22 Apr 2010 15,817 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 13,532 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,532 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 11,708 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 8,561 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 8,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 6,177 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 6,177 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

off side front wheel bearing noisey

tailpipe clamp loose

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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YHT 838 is a 1970 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1970 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 25,210 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 YHT 838, 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 56 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YHT 838 registered?

YHT 838 is a 1970 MG Roadster, first registered on 20 August 1970.

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