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CXI 875

1983 MG Roadster

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,644 mi
Last recorded72,644 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1983 MG Roadster69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXI 875
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,644 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 72,644 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 72,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,354 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,342 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 72,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,318 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,235 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 72,154 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 72,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2007 71,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake travel

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 9 May 2006 70,845 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 70,845 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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CXI 875 is a 1983 MG Roadster in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1983 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 69,892 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 CXI 875, 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 43 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CXI 875 registered?

CXI 875 is a 1983 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 February 1983.

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