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EVN 56L

1998 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,773 mi
Last recorded45,773 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Roadster30,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVN 56L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 45,773 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,592 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 41,634 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 38,939 miles

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 38,937 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 36,662 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,825 miles

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2011 33,825 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,354 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,366 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,239 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,212 miles

so & ns rear battery holders slight correrd

Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,954 miles

n/s rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed not in a prescribed area

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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EVN 56L is a 1998 MG Roadster in Red 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 EVN 56L, 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 EVN 56L registered?

EVN 56L is a 1998 MG Roadster, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is EVN 56L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVN 56L 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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