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AFE 394A

1985 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

11,932 mi
Last recorded11,932 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1985 MG Roadster15,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFE 394A
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 11,932 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 11,824 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 11,633 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 11,482 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2012 11,409 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 11,204 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 11,203 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2010 10,887 miles

o/s/r inner sill corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,657 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 10,655 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 10,522 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 10,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r footbrake down slightly!

slight play in n/s/f kingpin trunions!!

Pass 18 May 2007 10,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r brake needs attention!!!

Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,052 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 10,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play n/s/f lower kingpin trunion!

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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AFE 394A is a 1985 MG Roadster in White with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1985 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 15,342 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 AFE 394A, 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 41 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AFE 394A is a 1985 MG Roadster, first registered on 15 April 1985.

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