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FAV 117C

1998 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,516 mi
Last recorded98,516 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Roadster30,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAV 117C
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 98,516 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 97,958 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 97,523 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 97,130 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,424 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 95,140 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 94,080 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 94,079 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,417 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 91,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 12,499 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 12,477 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 12,474 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 12,019 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,809 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 11,477 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,031 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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FAV 117C is a 1998 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FAV 117C, 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 FAV 117C registered?

FAV 117C is a 1998 MG Roadster, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is FAV 117C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAV 117C shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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