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PUY 595Y

1982 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

4,525 mi
Last recorded4,525 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1982 MG Roadster24,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUY 595Y
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 4,525 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,806 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 98,799 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking pipe between carbs (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe union leaking at rear coming out of fuel pump (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 98,741 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 98,644 miles

advise long hand brake travel

fog lamp not working

Fail 3 Dec 2014 98,644 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

advise long hand brake travel

fog lamp not working

Pass 3 Dec 2013 98,501 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 98,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 98,239 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 98,116 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 98,057 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,686 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 97,682 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 97,665 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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PUY 595Y is a 1982 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PUY 595Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PUY 595Y registered?

PUY 595Y is a 1982 MG Roadster, first registered on 7 November 1982.

Is PUY 595Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUY 595Y shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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