MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
main beam tell tale lamp not working
offside front tyre wearing outer edge
offside steering rack has slight play
rad leaking coolant
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
main beam tell tale lamp not working
offside front tyre wearing outer edge
offside steering rack has slight play
rad leaking coolant
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in steering rack
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the MG Roadster?
Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KTG 820W is a 1981 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 KTG 820W, 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 KTG 820W registered?
KTG 820W is a 1981 MG Roadster, first registered on 29 May 1981.
Is KTG 820W safe to buy?
The MOT history for KTG 820W shows 18 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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