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BEF 381Y

1980 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,939 mi
Last recorded63,939 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1980 MG Roadster48,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEF 381Y
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 63,939 miles

axle oil seal leaking

corrosion to both front inner wings

corrosion to both rear spring mounts

general condition of vehicle underneath is very poor and corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r shock units damp

o/s/r tyre getting low

sill covers fitted notallowing full inspection

advanced corrosion to both floors and inner sills and jacking points

Pass 4 Jun 2013 63,428 miles

all brake pipes corroded

both inner sills heavily corroded

front anti roll bar links worn

front cross member corroded

o/s/f loor corroded and wholed

rear axle oil seal leaking

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 May 2013 63,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes corroded

both inner sills heavily corroded

front anti roll bar links worn

front cross member corroded

n/s/f mirror missing

n/s/r brake low reading

o/s/f loor corroded and wholed

rear axle oil seal leaking

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2012 62,331 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front brake pipes look to be wearing down

n/s mirror loose

under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 3 May 2011 59,960 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

covers fitted over outer sills

fog light cracked

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

hazards fast

indicators slow

n/s track rod end boot split

rear brake pipe flexy perished

under side of vehicle covered in thick black underseal

Fail 3 May 2011 59,960 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

covers fitted over outer sills

fog light cracked

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

hazards fast

indicators slow

n/s track rod end boot split

rear brake pipe flexy perished

under side of vehicle covered in thick black underseal

Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,056 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISCS VERY THIN, CORROSION TO O/S/F INNER SILLS,PLAYIN N/S/F KING PIN, N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED, EMISSIONS VERY HIGH

Pass 12 Jul 2008 54,487 miles

Advise corrosion to both rear chassis rails

Advise front and rear valances corroded

Advise water pump noisy

Pass 7 Jul 2006 53,397 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 53,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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BEF 381Y is a 1980 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 BEF 381Y, 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 BEF 381Y registered?

BEF 381Y is a 1980 MG Roadster, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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