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CTO 873K

1985 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

822 mi
Last recorded822 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1985 MG Roadster15,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTO 873K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2014 822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres cracking/perished

difficult to access corosion as heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jan 2014 796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre cracking and perishing in treads

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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CTO 873K is a 1985 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 15,342 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 CTO 873K, 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 41 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 CTO 873K registered?

CTO 873K is a 1985 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is CTO 873K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTO 873K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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