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KTG 945W

1981 MG Roadster

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,898 mi
Last recorded74,898 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1981 MG Roadster50,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKTG 945W
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,898 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 74,893 miles

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated driver's floor forward of box section, corrosion hole. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,832 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 74,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 74,738 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 74,602 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 74,598 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 74,261 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 73,910 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 73,910 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 73,781 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,642 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 73,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,355 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 72,904 miles

Panel behind rear bumper partly detached and corroded

Slight free play in rear propshaft coupling

Windscreen damaged outside prescribed area

Pass 11 May 2006 71,460 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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KTG 945W is a 1981 MG Roadster in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 945W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KTG 945W registered?

KTG 945W is a 1981 MG Roadster, first registered on 4 June 1981.

Is KTG 945W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KTG 945W shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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