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MGC 183L

1971 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,229 mi
Last recorded34,229 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider54,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGC 183L
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 34,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 33,514 miles

body and chassis slightly corroded on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2017 32,711 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 32,711 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes at master cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system fouling centre link track rod end fouling lower arms of front suspension (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside seat runners worn

Pass 15 Dec 2015 30,106 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,064 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 30,057 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,027 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,939 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 29,653 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 29,651 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,195 miles

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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MGC 183L is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 54,502 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGC 183L, 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 55 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MGC 183L registered?

MGC 183L is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is MGC 183L safe to buy?

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