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DOR 976C

1988 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,004 mi
Last recorded35,004 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1988 MG Roadster60,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOR 976C
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,004 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 34,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear tyres old and sidewalls perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,374 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,833 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 33,454 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 33,199 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 May 2012 33,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 May 2011 32,903 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr handbrake and footbrake performance slightly low

Pass 8 May 2010 32,419 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 May 2009 31,963 miles

slight noise from nsf brake

Fail 24 Apr 2009 31,763 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight noise from nsf brake

Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,203 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 30,874 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2006 30,471 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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DOR 976C is a 1988 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 60,367 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 DOR 976C, 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 38 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DOR 976C registered?

DOR 976C is a 1988 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is DOR 976C safe to buy?

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