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B41 MDP

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,768 mi
Last recorded97,768 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB41 MDP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 97,768 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 97,752 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 97,752 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 97,500 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side linkage ball joints ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 97,500 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side linkage ball joints ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2014 97,485 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 97,222 miles

all tyres slight perising

slight play in steering idler

Fail 15 Oct 2012 97,222 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres slight perising

slight play in steering idler

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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B41 MDP is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 103,503 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B41 MDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B41 MDP is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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