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DED 39T

1979 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

486 mi
Last recorded486 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Roadster44,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDED 39T
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 486 miles

Underside of Vehicle Heavily Undersealed Restricting Inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2017 458 miles

Offside Front Outer Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight Movement in Off Side Front King Pin

Underside of Vehicle Heavily Undersealed Restricting Inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2016 410 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

fuel pipe from fuel pump fouling rear anti roll bar

Fail 13 Sep 2016 410 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipe from fuel pump fouling rear anti roll bar

Pass 11 Jul 2011 193 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 89 miles

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

Front suspension bushes worn and components rusty

Leaf springs in poor condition

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

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

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

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

Offside front floor pan corroded

Oil leak

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 99,983 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 99,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 99,950 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 99,791 miles

Nearside front tyre only just legal. †Other tyres perishing. †Rear steel brake pipes corroding- replace BEFORE next MOT. †Excessive underseal on underbody, corrosion suspect in ffside front floorpan and sill.

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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DED 39T is a 1979 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DED 39T, 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 DED 39T registered?

DED 39T is a 1979 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is DED 39T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DED 39T shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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