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FSK 228

1991 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,200 mi
Last recorded42,200 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1991 MG Roadster26,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSK 228
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2017 42,200 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,000 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 31,304 miles

BEAULIEU AUTOJUMBLE ON NEXT WEEKEND !

BODYWORK - ADVISE ANDY COOPER 07838482641 IN NINE MILE RIDE INDUSTRIAL PARK !

BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODED - NEARSIDE REAR CORRODED - OFFSIDE REAR PLATE STARTNG TO BREAK AWAY !- OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL HEAVILY CORRODED - ADVISE WELDING SOON !

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED - ADVISE WELDING SOON !

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION RUBBER DETORIATED - ADVISE REPLACE !!!

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WING AND OUTER SILL CORRODED - ADVISE WELD SOON !

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BRAKE IMBALANCE - NEARSIDE REAR WEAKER

VINTAGE SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE GOOD !

Pass 9 Jan 2012 28,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 27,106 miles

Gearbox seals weeping

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2010 25,276 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2009 23,704 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 23,146 miles

BOTH LOWER SILLS OUTER /INNER RUSTY SUGGEST HOLES AT LOWER FRONT WINGS TO CHASSIS SHOULD BE FILLED IN (HERITAGE MOTOR WORKS LTD 01189 731631)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 22,159 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front and rear tyres wearing low at edges

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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FSK 228 is a 1991 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 26,142 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 FSK 228, 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 35 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FSK 228 registered?

FSK 228 is a 1991 MG Roadster, first registered on 7 May 1991.

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