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FPX 258X

1981 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

9,377 mi
Last recorded9,377 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 1981 MG Roadster50,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPX 258X
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 9,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 9,306 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 9,292 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 11 Aug 2017 9,253 miles

HEADLAMP IMAGE POOR

Fail 11 Aug 2017 9,253 miles

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

HEADLAMP IMAGE POOR

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 9,129 miles

slight distortion o/s/r brake

washer bottle insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2015 9,015 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake application and release slightly uneven

nearside headlamp image poor

Pass 20 Aug 2013 8,907 miles

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

headlamp image poor

Pass 1 Oct 2010 8,898 miles

slight lift in offside front king pin

Pass 5 Oct 2009 8,736 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front and offside front chassis rails under bonnet slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,077 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 8,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside side lamp in headlamp lens not working

Pass 10 Oct 2006 6,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 6,491 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Complete chassis showing sign of corrision

Corrision (Holes) in front end of both inner and outer sill panels on both nearside and offside

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside seat loose

Oil leak

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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FPX 258X is a 1981 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1981 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 50,008 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 FPX 258X, 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 45 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FPX 258X registered?

FPX 258X is a 1981 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is FPX 258X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPX 258X shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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