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CBV 645H

1996 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

37,620 mi
Last recorded37,620 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 MG Roadster29,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBV 645H
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 37,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drop sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

front crossmember surface corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2019 36,998 miles

Nearside Rear observe also slight oil leak front half shaft oil seal

slight play in nearside king pin bushes

Fail 16 Nov 2019 36,998 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected signs of fluid leaking from nearside rear brake drum . possible brake fluid or gear oil (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in nearside king pin bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2018 36,555 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 36,555 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded various rear axle metal brake pipes carroded to excess [marked with yellow marker] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid visable leak on back plate (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 35,726 miles

Nearside Front steering slight play

Nearside Rear hub seal leak

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear hub seal leak

Fail 20 Nov 2017 35,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front steering slight play

Nearside Rear hub seal leak

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear hub seal leak

Pass 8 Nov 2016 35,213 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Nov 2016 35,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam and offside front (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp also offside rear stop lamp inop (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Nov 2015 34,223 miles

Nearside Front dip beam aim faded

Nearside Rear brake drum damp round cover

Pass 18 Nov 2014 33,893 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play both front wheel hubs

Pass 8 Nov 2013

slight loe efort on nearside rear brake

slight play in offside and nearside front lower arms

Pass 2 Nov 2012 30,637 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front suspension

Pass 23 Nov 2011 29,398 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 29,341 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 29,341 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,325 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 29,297 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 29,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,247 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 29,247 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside steering rack slight play

slight play offside 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
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CBV 645H is a 1996 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1996 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 29,530 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 CBV 645H, 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 30 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CBV 645H is a 1996 MG Roadster, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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