CarVerify

Free Car Check

BEY 698B

1993 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,686 mi
Last recorded13,686 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 MG Roadster21,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEY 698B
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
View full MG Roadster reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 13,686 miles

n/s front lower fuclum pin slightly worn

n/s rear axle seal slightly leaking oil

Fail 1 Aug 2017 13,686 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. (5.3.1b)

Offside Seat belt installation allows in excess of 25mm movement at a looped belt anchorage (5.3.1r)

n/s front lower fuclum pin slightly worn

n/s rear axle seal slightly leaking oil

Pass 24 Nov 2006 13,354 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 13,354 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

bonnet stay disconnected from vehicle

front and rear steering and suspension components corroding

front wipers in poor condition

nearside rear half shaft oil seal leaking

play in both front king-pins

slight play in steering rack

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
Full MG Roadster reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BEY 698B is a 1993 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 21,440 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 BEY 698B, 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 33 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BEY 698B?

You can check the full history of BEY 698B by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BEY 698B registered?

BEY 698B is a 1993 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is BEY 698B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEY 698B shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BEY 698B have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BEY 698B. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.