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GRP 528X

1980 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,767 mi
Last recorded74,767 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1980 MG Roadster48,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRP 528X
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,767 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 74,749 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,424 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,972 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 73,941 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 73,196 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 73,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 72,368 miles

corrosion on off side front floor and chassis leg borderline

Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,316 miles

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

slight play in front trunions

Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,120 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside kingpin thrust slight lift

Pass 29 Mar 2007 68,162 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 68,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 66,497 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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GRP 528X is a 1980 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1980 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 48,973 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 GRP 528X, 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 46 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GRP 528X registered?

GRP 528X is a 1980 MG Roadster, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is GRP 528X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRP 528X shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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