MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bush marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn/wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack arm ball joints ()
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On both track rod ends (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front slight play in both upper and lower trunnions
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn/wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the MG Roadster?
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ABW 216M is a 1990 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 ABW 216M, 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.
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What year was ABW 216M registered?
ABW 216M is a 1990 MG Roadster, first registered on 19 November 1990.
Is ABW 216M safe to buy?
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