MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower truion slight play
wood floors deteriorated
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside front brake discs slightly pitted
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both front brake discs slightly pitted
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
bulkhead around brake master cylinder slight surface corrosion
front number plate slightly deteriorated
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
bulkhead around master cylinder slight surface corrosion
front number plate deteriorated
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the MG Roadster?
Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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88 GAE is a 1959 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1959 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 57,354 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 88 GAE, 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 67 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 88 GAE registered?
88 GAE is a 1959 MG Roadster, first registered on 8 October 1959.
Is 88 GAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for 88 GAE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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