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ABW 216M

1990 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,266 mi
Last recorded93,266 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 1990 MG Roadster28,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 216M
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 93,266 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 93,089 miles

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 ()

Fail 14 Apr 2015 92,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 92,960 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2013 92,828 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 92,435 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 92,238 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 92,064 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 91,937 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 91,870 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 91,792 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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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.

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