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WLV 60W

1980 MG Roadster

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,295 mi
Last recorded80,295 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 MG Roadster48,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLV 60W
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 80,295 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring clamp broke

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 May 2015 72,642 miles

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

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

gear oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,706 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 68,690 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,009 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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WLV 60W is a 1980 MG Roadster in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WLV 60W, 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 WLV 60W registered?

WLV 60W is a 1980 MG Roadster, first registered on 5 August 1980.

Is WLV 60W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLV 60W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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