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GCF 707V

1989 MG Roadster

Brown Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,101 mi
Last recorded67,101 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1989 MG Roadster31,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCF 707V
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,101 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 67,101 miles

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2009 66,597 miles

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)

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

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inner 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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GCF 707V is a 1989 MG Roadster in Brown with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 31,818 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 GCF 707V, 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 37 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GCF 707V registered?

GCF 707V is a 1989 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is GCF 707V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCF 707V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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