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CTV 253K

1998 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,202 mi
Last recorded31,202 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Roadster30,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 253K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 31,202 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 31,164 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 31,142 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 31,133 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 30,952 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 30,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,900 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 30,856 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 30,706 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,390 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 30,071 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 30,071 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2007 29,552 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,075 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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CTV 253K is a 1998 MG Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CTV 253K, 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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What year was CTV 253K registered?

CTV 253K is a 1998 MG Roadster, first registered on 11 July 1998.

Is CTV 253K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTV 253K shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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