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JWA 82W

1980 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,798 mi
Last recorded31,798 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1980 MG Roadster48,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWA 82W
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,798 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,557 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2006 28,710 miles

Outer sills poorly welded and just acceptable

Rear road springs mounted upside down.

Very little suspension travel front and rear

Pass 5 May 2005 26,137 miles
Fail 4 May 2005 26,134 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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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JWA 82W is a 1980 MG Roadster in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JWA 82W, 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 JWA 82W registered?

JWA 82W is a 1980 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is JWA 82W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWA 82W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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