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CRX 164M

1982 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,501 mi
Last recorded23,501 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1982 MG Roadster24,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRX 164M
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 23,501 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 22,754 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 21,726 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 20,584 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 20,584 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 19,872 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 18,919 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 18,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached control arm (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 18,214 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 17,229 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 17,229 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 16,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 14,801 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 14,801 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 13,111 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 12,518 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 12,245 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 11,992 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 11,989 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 11,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 May 2012 11,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 11,586 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,230 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 11,228 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 10,753 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 10,613 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch has corrosion not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 10,056 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Dec 2005 49,009 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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CRX 164M is a 1982 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CRX 164M, 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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What year was CRX 164M registered?

CRX 164M is a 1982 MG Roadster, first registered on 29 November 1982.

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