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BOI 3818

1979 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,481 mi
Last recorded26,481 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1979 MG Roadster44,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOI 3818
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 26,481 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 26,481 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 25,935 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 25,935 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 25,147 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 25,066 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,018 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front suspension corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,899 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 24,899 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both fronts (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam Both fronts (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 24,748 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 24,653 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 24,179 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 23,685 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 23,118 miles

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

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

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

front brakes binding on

Pass 9 Aug 2008 23,105 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,017 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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BOI 3818 is a 1979 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1979 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 44,852 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 BOI 3818, 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 47 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BOI 3818 registered?

BOI 3818 is a 1979 MG Roadster, first registered on 12 November 1979.

Is BOI 3818 safe to buy?

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