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KTG 820W

1981 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,427 mi
Last recorded95,427 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1981 MG Roadster50,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTG 820W
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 95,427 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 94,932 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 94,343 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 93,648 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 92,950 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 92,220 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 92,214 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 91,664 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 91,664 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 91,393 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 91,296 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 91,296 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 90,896 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 90,894 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 90,365 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2009 90,359 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 89,882 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 89,882 miles

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.

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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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?

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