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DMT 31V

1979 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,440 mi
Last recorded19,440 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1979 MG Roadster44,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMT 31V
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 19,440 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 19,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 18,057 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 17,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 17,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 17,924 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 17,910 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,799 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,658 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 17,321 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,041 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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DMT 31V is a 1979 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DMT 31V, 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 DMT 31V registered?

DMT 31V is a 1979 MG Roadster, first registered on 19 October 1979.

Is DMT 31V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMT 31V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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