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AKD 166X

1981 MG Roadster

Bronze Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,057 mi
Last recorded80,057 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 MG Roadster50,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKD 166X
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Aug 2021 80,057 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 78,697 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 77,440 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Pass 7 Mar 2017 75,396 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 75,374 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 75,207 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

exhaust rear silencer box baffles insecure and rattling

surface cracks on all 4 tyres outer sidewalls

Fail 12 May 2015 75,206 miles

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

exhaust rear silencer box baffles insecure and rattling

surface cracks on all 4 tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,985 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

surface cracks on outer sidewalls of all 4 tyres

Fail 10 Apr 2014 74,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

surface cracks on outer sidewalls of all 4 tyres

Pass 10 May 2013 74,871 miles

baffles loose/rattling in rear exhaust silencer box

surface cracks on tyres - outer sidewalls

Fail 8 May 2013 74,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

baffles loose/rattling in rear exhaust silencer box

surface cracks on tyres - outer sidewalls

Pass 9 May 2012 74,821 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 74,820 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery insecure

exhaust rear silencer box baffles insecure and rattling

nearside front tyre underinflated

nearside rear fog lamp inoperative

Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,540 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 74,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2010 74,364 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 74,104 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 74,104 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AKD 166X is a 1981 MG Roadster in Bronze with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AKD 166X, 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.

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What year was AKD 166X registered?

AKD 166X is a 1981 MG Roadster, first registered on 14 August 1981.

Is AKD 166X safe to buy?

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