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8514 NO

1984 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,229 mi
Last recorded21,229 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 1984 MG Roadster26,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8514 NO
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak around engine oil filter area

Fail 22 May 2012 21,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 21,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 20,649 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,229 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2010 20,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 18,885 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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8514 NO is a 1984 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 26,277 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 8514 NO, 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 42 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8514 NO registered?

8514 NO is a 1984 MG Roadster, first registered on 12 November 1984.

Is 8514 NO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8514 NO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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