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929 AMW

1982 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,552 mi
Last recorded60,552 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1982 MG Roadster24,738 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration929 AMW
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,552 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 60,552 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported from ignition coil (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported wiring by radiator (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp full beam (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working dip (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,425 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,418 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 59,418 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 59,392 miles

o/s rear soft

Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,150 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 59,149 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

ss cover sills fitted unable to check outer sills. some welded repairs of poor quality.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 58,901 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 58,901 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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929 AMW is a 1982 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 929 AMW, 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 929 AMW registered?

929 AMW is a 1982 MG Roadster, first registered on 19 May 1982.

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