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636 AWV

1981 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

52,209 mi
Last recorded52,209 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1981 MG Roadster50,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration636 AWV
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 52,209 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 52,163 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 51,229 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 51,229 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 49,812 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 49,309 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 48,790 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 48,790 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 47,155 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 47,155 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 45,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 43,978 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,723 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 42,816 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 42,816 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 41,749 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 40,854 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 39,783 miles

N/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER RETAINING CLIP FITTED WRONG WAY ROUND

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 May 2010 38,947 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 38,480 miles

all tyres perishing

slight play in n/s/f lower trunnion

Pass 23 May 2008 37,298 miles

All Tyres Perishing

Slight Play In Upper Steering Column Bush

Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,761 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,363 miles

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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636 AWV is a 1981 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1981 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 50,008 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 636 AWV, 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 45 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 636 AWV?

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What year was 636 AWV registered?

636 AWV is a 1981 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 July 1981.

Is 636 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 636 AWV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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