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MME 828W

1986 MG Roadster

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,713 mi
Last recorded8,713 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 MG Roadster66,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMME 828W
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 8,713 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 8,383 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 4,061 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 6,613 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 6,267 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 6,025 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 5,544 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 2,164 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 2,163 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 2,163 miles

fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 2,163 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 1,287 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear sills corroded

offside headlamp aim on minimum

petrol cap seal slightly perished

rear exhaust section corroded badly

Fail 6 Jun 2009 1,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear sills corroded

offside headlamp aim on minimum

petrol cap seal slightly perished

rear exhaust section corroded badly

Pass 27 Jun 2008 99,759 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hole in nearside front sill

petrol cap seal perished

Fail 21 Jun 2008 99,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front road wheels binding slightly

hole in nearside front sill

horn sounds weak

petrol cap seal perished

Pass 18 Jan 2007 97,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MME 828W is a 1986 MG Roadster in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1986 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 66,270 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MME 828W, 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 40 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 MME 828W registered?

MME 828W is a 1986 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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