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AUB 58X

1982 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,608 mi
Last recorded71,608 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1982 MG Roadster24,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUB 58X
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 71,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 71,264 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,677 miles

Under side of car covered in under seal brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 23 Jun 2017 70,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under side of car covered in under seal brake pipes covered in grease

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,297 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 70,246 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 70,060 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

off side engin mount perished

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,754 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 69,732 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

off side rear tyer starting to split

Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,319 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 69,125 miles

Slight play in offside front lower suspension trunion bush.

Fail 11 Aug 2010 69,125 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Slight play in offside front lower suspension trunion bush.

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 69,017 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 69,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 68,878 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 68,800 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 68,800 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front No plate insecure.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 68,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Slight play in drivers seat base.

Pass 26 Aug 2005 67,713 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 67,713 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak on near side of engine.

crank case breather pipe perrished

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 58X is a 1982 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AUB 58X, 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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AUB 58X is a 1982 MG Roadster, first registered on 16 April 1982.

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