1978 MG Roadster 1.8L Petrol · BRX 486T
1978 MG Roadster (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 88,518 miles. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2024. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG ROADSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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BRX 486T Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2023
- 88,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BRX 486T MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Mg Roadster (BRX 486T) between February 2023 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
BRX 486T Mileage History
- 21/02/202388,496 mi
- 08/03/202388,518 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 529 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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