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BHJ 172J

1991 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,768 mi
Last recorded5,768 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1991 MG Roadster26,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 172J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 5,768 miles

Slight wear in Steering Rack

Offside Park Brake low on performance

Fail 26 May 2017 5,768 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Park Brake low on performance

Slight wear in Steering Rack

Pass 7 Jun 2016 4,933 miles

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Offside park brake low

Pass 6 May 2015 3,142 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 3,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 795 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 125 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 99,712 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 99,353 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 99,344 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 98,734 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 98,366 miles

off side front bkake hose slightly twisted

Pass 17 Apr 2007 97,768 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 97,756 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke missing (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 96,386 miles

slight play in n/s king pin

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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BHJ 172J is a 1991 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1991 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 26,142 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 BHJ 172J, 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 35 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BHJ 172J registered?

BHJ 172J is a 1991 MG Roadster, first registered on 16 July 1991.

Is BHJ 172J safe to buy?

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