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AUB 248E

1980 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

11,739 mi
Last recorded11,739 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1980 MG Roadster48,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUB 248E
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 11,739 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 11,739 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 11,852 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 11,371 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 11,248 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 57,589 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 10,830 miles

Nearside Front very slight roughness in front wheel bearing when rotated

Offside Front very slight roughness in wheel bearing when wheel rotated

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 10,683 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 10,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 10,426 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 10,362 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2010 10,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2010 10,217 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 9,751 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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AUB 248E is a 1980 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1980 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 48,973 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 AUB 248E, 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 46 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AUB 248E registered?

AUB 248E is a 1980 MG Roadster, first registered on 3 March 1980.

Is AUB 248E safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUB 248E shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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