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VYG 163X

1981 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,687 mi
Last recorded46,687 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 MG Roadster50,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYG 163X
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 46,687 miles

Front slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 46,597 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2017 46,439 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 46,247 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 46,230 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,122 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 46,058 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 45,998 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 45,919 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 45,571 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 45,264 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,236 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,848 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 41,784 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

propshaft has excessive play at universal joint

Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,625 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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VYG 163X is a 1981 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1981 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 50,008 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 VYG 163X, 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 45 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VYG 163X registered?

VYG 163X is a 1981 MG Roadster, first registered on 4 September 1981.

Is VYG 163X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VYG 163X shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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