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YKO 547S

1977 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,454 mi
Last recorded32,454 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1977 MG Roadster27,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKO 547S
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 32,454 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ((BOTH)) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 32,443 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded ((BOTH)) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,168 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,582 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 31,098 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,710 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 30,236 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 29,457 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,226 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,935 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,038 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 28,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,805 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2008 24,744 miles

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

handbrake lever near end of travel

offside rear brake pipe clip loose

offside washer jet loose

Fail 25 Apr 2008 24,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

both rear suspension leaf springs weak & splaying slightly

handbrake lever near end of travel

offside rear brake pipe clip loose

offside washer jet loose

Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,447 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,537 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 18,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YKO 547S is a 1977 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YKO 547S, 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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YKO 547S is a 1977 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 September 1977.

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