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795 COY

1982 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,887 mi
Last recorded24,887 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1982 MG Roadster24,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration795 COY
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 24,887 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,861 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,785 miles

Cover for batteries missing

Main battery lead requires securing

battery insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2014 24,738 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,522 miles

slight oil leak from near side axle oil seal

Pass 6 Jan 2012 24,414 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 24,337 miles

both batteries loose

Fail 15 May 2009 24,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 24,324 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 3 Sep 2005 23,006 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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795 COY is a 1982 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1982 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 24,738 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 795 COY, 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 44 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 795 COY registered?

795 COY is a 1982 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is 795 COY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 795 COY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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