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179 XVM

1991 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

10,459 mi
Last recorded10,459 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 MG Roadster26,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration179 XVM
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 10,459 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 10,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 10,361 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 10,358 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 10,307 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 10,286 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 10,204 miles

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2017 10,196 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2016 9,955 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 9,955 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 9,743 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 9,122 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 8,959 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside & Offside doors cannot be opened from outside the vehicle ( OE DESIGN ) manual ref 6.2.

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 8,433 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 8,433 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 8,207 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 8,207 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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179 XVM is a 1991 MG Roadster in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1991 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 26,142 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 179 XVM, 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 35 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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179 XVM is a 1991 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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