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6188 PO

1987 MG Roadster

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,782 mi
Last recorded45,782 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1987 MG Roadster30,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration6188 PO
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 45,782 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 45,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2014 43,922 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,547 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 42,547 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,548 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 42,547 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 42,547 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,904 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,719 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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6188 PO is a 1987 MG Roadster in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1987 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 30,824 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 6188 PO, 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 39 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 6188 PO registered?

6188 PO is a 1987 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is 6188 PO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6188 PO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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