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FSK 794

1991 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

16,927 mi
Last recorded16,927 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 MG Roadster26,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSK 794
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 16,927 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 16,651 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 15,743 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 14,953 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill starting to rust

Fail 15 Jun 2021 14,940 miles

Fuel system component leaking under carburetters (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on end of king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner sill rusting

Pass 29 Jul 2020 14,476 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 14,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 13,906 miles

Central Front Play In The Steering Rack But Not Excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Leaking From Engine Gearbox And Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both Leaf Spring Bushed Have Wear In Them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 12,406 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 11,660 miles

Oil leak ()

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Slight play in steering rack arms inner joints

Fail 20 Jul 2017 11,643 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Slight play in steering rack arms inner joints

Pass 21 Jul 2016 10,406 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 10,394 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play on bottom of king pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 9,723 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rust in os sill

Pass 5 Aug 2014 8,132 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

surface rust on underside of bodywork and chassis rails

Pass 29 Jul 2013 7,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres old and nsr badly perished will need replacing soon

Pass 30 Jul 2012 6,746 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust rear mounting needs repair soon

nsr tyre old and sidewalls perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2011 6,003 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

nsr tyre old and sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 11 Aug 2011 5,997 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

nsr tyre old and sidewalls starting to perish

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 794 is a 1991 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 794, 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 794 registered?

FSK 794 is a 1991 MG Roadster, first registered on 11 October 1991.

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