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XRA 803Y

1983 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,150 mi
Last recorded54,150 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1983 MG Roadster69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRA 803Y
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,150 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel pump clamp has nut missing

o/s rack gaiter perished

Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,684 miles

n/s/f lower trunion has slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,171 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,716 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,232 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 52,210 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,770 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,518 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,497 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 48,497 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2006 48,010 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 48,005 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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XRA 803Y is a 1983 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRA 803Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XRA 803Y registered?

XRA 803Y is a 1983 MG Roadster, first registered on 5 January 1983.

Is XRA 803Y safe to buy?

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