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MUT 40W

1980 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,435 mi
Last recorded96,435 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Roadster48,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUT 40W
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 96,435 miles

oil leaks

Pass 5 Apr 2019 94,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 93,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 93,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.48% (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 92,069 miles

Nearside Front slight binding nearside front brake

Fail 21 Mar 2017 92,069 miles

Nearside Front slight binding nearside front brake

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 92,049 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 91,901 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 91,568 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 91,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 91,217 miles

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)

Fail 31 May 2012 91,217 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

nearside head lamp slighty twisted

Pass 8 Jun 2011 90,752 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 90,145 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 89,628 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 89,628 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 89,205 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 88,689 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 88,046 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 87,647 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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MUT 40W is a 1980 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 MUT 40W, 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 MUT 40W registered?

MUT 40W is a 1980 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is MUT 40W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUT 40W shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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