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XPE 349Y

1982 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,810 mi
Last recorded1,810 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1982 MG Roadster24,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPE 349Y
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2012 1,810 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer sill corroded; not within a prescribed area.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 97,964 miles

both track rod ends in poor condition

corrosion forming at rear of front to rear brake pipe

corrosion forming n/s/f brake pipe

n/s/f tyre near wear limit on outer edge

vacumn pipe perished at manifold

Pass 1 May 2010 97,795 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 37,079 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 96,255 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 96,245 miles

earth lead insecure

fault with hazard light switch

Pass 3 Jun 2006 95,671 miles

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

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

long parking brake lever travel

n/s front tyre low on outter edge

poor beam pattern from headlamps

rear tyres low

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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XPE 349Y is a 1982 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 24,738 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 XPE 349Y, 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 44 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XPE 349Y registered?

XPE 349Y is a 1982 MG Roadster, first registered on 12 May 1982.

Is XPE 349Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPE 349Y 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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