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KYH 38D

1980 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

24,670 mi
Last recorded24,670 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1980 MG Roadster48,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYH 38D
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 24,670 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. Gearbox. Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 24,670 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine gearbox and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 24,670 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Wheel bearing could not be tested (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Wheel bearing could not be tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. Gearbox. Differential. Offside anti roll bar unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 24,670 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 24,670 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 24,670 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

limited reserve travel to parking brake lever

Fail 22 Jul 2019 24,670 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

limited reserve travel to parking brake lever

Pass 15 Jun 2018 24,670 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 24,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play slight rough (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 24,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 24,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 24,670 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 24,670 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 24,670 miles

Slight blow from manifold/downpipe joint

Pass 22 May 2012 24,670 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 24,670 miles

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 24,670 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 24,670 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 24,670 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 24,670 miles

nearside and offside front wheel bearings slight rough

Pass 27 May 2008 24,670 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,670 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 24,670 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 24,670 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 24,670 miles

Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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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KYH 38D is a 1980 MG Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KYH 38D, 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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KYH 38D is a 1980 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 October 1980.

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