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DTO 28B

1999 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

12,474 mi
Last recorded12,474 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 MG Roadster20,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTO 28B
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 12,474 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 11,778 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 10,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 10,717 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 10,569 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 10,517 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 10,395 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 10,033 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 9,903 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 9,703 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 9,534 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 9,275 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 8,956 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 8,782 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 8,771 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 8,607 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 8,288 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 7,482 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 7,458 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 7,310 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 6,769 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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DTO 28B is a 1999 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1999 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 20,480 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 DTO 28B, 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 27 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DTO 28B registered?

DTO 28B is a 1999 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is DTO 28B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTO 28B shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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