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BYN 920T

1979 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

11,666 mi
Last recorded11,666 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2006
Typical for 1979 MG Roadster44,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYN 920T
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2006 11,666 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s/r chassis rail

front to rear fuel line corroded

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

under sealed repair to n/s/r outer sill area

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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BYN 920T is a 1979 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 BYN 920T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYN 920T registered?

BYN 920T is a 1979 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is BYN 920T safe to buy?

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