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384 FCR

1980 MG Roadster

Cream Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,200 mi
Last recorded41,200 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1980 MG Roadster48,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration384 FCR
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 41,200 miles

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Slight noise offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 17 May 2016 41,190 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2014 41,177 miles

slight noise front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2013 41,145 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight noise from o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings

underside covered in under seal

Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,136 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,045 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 41,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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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384 FCR is a 1980 MG Roadster in Cream with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 48,973 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 384 FCR, 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 46 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 384 FCR registered?

384 FCR is a 1980 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is 384 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 384 FCR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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