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DTO 61B

1998 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,217 mi
Last recorded68,217 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Roadster30,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTO 61B
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,217 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 68,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 64,777 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 64,774 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 64,744 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 63,463 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 62,470 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 60,218 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,809 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,779 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 59,762 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,618 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,726 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,959 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 56,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 56,068 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,666 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 61B is a 1998 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DTO 61B, 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 DTO 61B registered?

DTO 61B is a 1998 MG Roadster, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is DTO 61B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTO 61B shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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