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MKE 880W

1980 MG Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

21,955 mi
Last recorded21,955 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1980 MG Roadster48,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKE 880W
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 21,955 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 21,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 21,708 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 21,708 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 20,211 miles

Offside and nearside front head light bowls deteriorated,

Fail 28 Jan 2016 20,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside and nearside front head light bowls deteriorated,

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 19,662 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 19,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 18,621 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 18,621 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,661 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 17,650 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,879 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 16,870 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 16,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 14,929 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,929 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 14,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 14,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 May 2010 13,991 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2009 13,400 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 12,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear axle securing bolts loose

Pass 23 May 2007 12,218 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 12,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2006 11,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine in need of a service .vital parts on underside of vehicle slightly coroded

fuel pipes corroded

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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MKE 880W is a 1980 MG Roadster in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 MKE 880W, 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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What year was MKE 880W registered?

MKE 880W is a 1980 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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