MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint down pipe to center (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint down pipe to center (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front wishbone inner bushes perished and split
heavy coating of underseal/grease to whole underside
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
both front wishbone inner bushes perished and split
heavy coating of underseal/grease to whole underside
Nearside Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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UFC 248P is a 1980 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 UFC 248P, 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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UFC 248P is a 1980 MG Roadster, first registered on 23 September 1980.
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