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1994 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

45,195 mi
Last recorded45,195 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 MG Roadster19,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 MBB
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 45,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no battery cover in floor carrier

small hole in rear exhaust

Fail 7 Oct 2019 45,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no battery cover in floor carrier

Pass 21 Aug 2017 45,195 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

NSR axle support strap perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 45,195 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch missing (8.4.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

NSR axle support strap perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,195 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

NSR axle support strap perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 45,195 miles

Driver's seat insecure corrosion hole where mounted (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

NSR axle support strap perished

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

emissions control pipe split near OS bulkhead

Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 29 Jul 2015 45,048 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,048 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front carburrettor breather pipe fixing clip missing and insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2014 45,048 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front carburrettor breather pipe fixing clip missing and insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 45,048 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2009 45,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,048 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 45,048 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,048 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 45,048 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/r axle strap snapped

Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,048 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 45,048 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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2 MBB is a 1994 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1994 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 19,978 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 2 MBB, 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 32 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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2 MBB is a 1994 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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