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227 XVD

1990 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

9,340 mi
Last recorded9,340 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1990 MG Roadster28,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration227 XVD
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 9,340 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 8,991 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 8,530 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 8,530 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2023 8,082 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 7,267 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 6,996 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 6,860 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 6,210 miles

Offside Rear Hub seal seaping oil

Rear Exhaust rear rubber split

Pass 25 Jun 2012 3,520 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 3,262 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 2,931 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 2,584 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 1,581 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 788 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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227 XVD is a 1990 MG Roadster in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1990 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 28,553 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 227 XVD, 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 36 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 227 XVD registered?

227 XVD is a 1990 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 December 1990.

Is 227 XVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 227 XVD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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