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PLL 303W

1980 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,587 mi
Last recorded20,587 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 MG Roadster48,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLL 303W
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 20,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 20,373 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 20,360 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 20,344 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 20,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 20,091 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 19,791 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 19,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,638 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 18,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 18,187 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 18,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 17,773 miles

Handbrake cabel rubber mount deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 16,663 miles

Exhaust mount broken, has been repaired. R/o/s service brake lazy.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,190 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 15,187 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stone chip in windscreen. Corrosion on rear brake pipes. Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 12,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 10,718 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 10,718 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 7,638 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 7,810 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Handbrake travel long.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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PLL 303W is a 1980 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PLL 303W, 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 PLL 303W registered?

PLL 303W is a 1980 MG Roadster, first registered on 16 September 1980.

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