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BEW 89T

1998 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,014 mi
Last recorded31,014 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Roadster30,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEW 89T
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 31,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 29,114 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 29,114 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 29,114 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 29,114 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 29,085 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 29,085 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,058 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 29,058 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,010 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,919 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 28,917 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 28,843 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,703 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 28,703 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,495 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,334 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 27,957 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 27,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bottom radiator hose rubbing on chasssis

Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,977 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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BEW 89T is a 1998 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 30,567 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 BEW 89T, 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 28 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BEW 89T is a 1998 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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