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VRO 710W

1983 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

32,129 mi
Last recorded32,129 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 MG Roadster69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRO 710W
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 32,129 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 31,711 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 30,941 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 30,141 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 29,260 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 29,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 28,932 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 28,846 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 28,610 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 28,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2015 28,281 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 28,169 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 May 2014 28,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 27,148 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 27,000 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,723 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 26,723 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 25,927 miles

All tyres deteriorated

Coolant leak

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 25,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 23,713 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 23,655 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 21,624 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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VRO 710W is a 1983 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1983 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 69,892 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 VRO 710W, 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 43 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VRO 710W registered?

VRO 710W is a 1983 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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