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GTL 430E

1983 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,697 mi
Last recorded51,697 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1983 MG Roadster69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTL 430E
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,697 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 51,622 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front and offside front floor slight corrosion

steering wheel starting to crack

Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,477 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jul 2006 50,983 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 50,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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GTL 430E is a 1983 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 69,892 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 GTL 430E, 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 43 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GTL 430E registered?

GTL 430E is a 1983 MG Roadster, first registered on 23 March 1983.

Is GTL 430E safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTL 430E shows 5 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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