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FUE 108M

1981 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,627 mi
Last recorded15,627 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 MG Roadster50,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUE 108M
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 15,627 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 15,213 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 14,638 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 14,518 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 14,213 miles

Nearside Rear axle rubber strap incomplete.

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 13,618 miles

N/s rear axle strap incomplete.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 13,077 miles

O/s rear axle has slight oil leak.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has slight wiper blade damage.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 12,723 miles

N/s rear tyre has slight cracking.

O/s rear axle has slight oil leak.

O/s rear tyre has slight cracking.

O/s windscreen has slight wiper blade damage.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 12,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s rear tyre has slight cracking.

O/s rear axle has slight oil leak.

O/s rear tyre has slight cracking.

O/s windscreen has slight wiper blade damage.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 12,285 miles

N/s & o/s rear tyres have slight cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2010 12,034 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 11,603 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 11,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 11,385 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 11,384 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,736 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,087 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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FUE 108M is a 1981 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FUE 108M, 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 FUE 108M registered?

FUE 108M is a 1981 MG Roadster, first registered on 28 September 1981.

Is FUE 108M safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUE 108M shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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