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MGO 135V

1979 Alfa Romeo 2000

Green Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

64,882 mi
Last recorded64,882 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo 200041,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGO 135V
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model2000
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,882 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 64,872 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Floor excessively deteriorated Under seat (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 64,271 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 63,859 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 62,991 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 62,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 61,552 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 61,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 58,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 58,842 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,462 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 50,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,806 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2009 45,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,299 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 41,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,938 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 40,873 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 38,642 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 2000?

Based on 7,734 MOT tests across 805 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
456
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
805
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 316
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 306
brake binding 234
Stop lamp not working 231
Headlamp aim too low 186
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MGO 135V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo 2000 in Green with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1979 Alfa Romeo 2000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 41,151 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 Alfa Romeo 2000 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MGO 135V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 2000 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 47 years old, this Alfa Romeo 2000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGO 135V registered?

MGO 135V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo 2000, first registered on 20 August 1979.

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