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188 XUF

1991 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,799 mi
Last recorded17,799 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1991 MG Roadster26,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration188 XUF
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 17,799 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 16,977 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 16,282 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 15,261 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 14,235 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,610 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 12,285 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 11,095 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 9,113 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 9,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 7,433 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 5,385 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 5,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear & nearside rear inner panels require attension

rear suspension checkstraps missing

Pass 6 Sep 2006 5,025 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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188 XUF is a 1991 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 188 XUF, 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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What year was 188 XUF registered?

188 XUF is a 1991 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 May 1991.

Is 188 XUF safe to buy?

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