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GFO 627

1990 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,507 mi
Last recorded88,507 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1990 MG Roadster28,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFO 627
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 88,507 miles

Evidence of oil leaks both rear shock absorbers

Evidence of oil or brake fluid on both rear brake backing plates

Headlamp dipswich mounting poor

Slight freeplay to both steering rack inner joints

Some deterioration to n/s steering rack gaiter

Some deterioration to o/s/r tyre carcass

Some freeplay in lower steering column universal joint and column lower bush

Pass 11 May 2011 87,067 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 87,067 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 86,734 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 86,268 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 86,268 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 85,938 miles

Nearside rear hub seal slight leak

Fail 15 Apr 2008 85,936 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

nearside rear hub seal slight leak

Pass 8 Aug 2006 85,304 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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GFO 627 is a 1990 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 28,553 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 GFO 627, 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 36 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GFO 627 registered?

GFO 627 is a 1990 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 July 1990.

Is GFO 627 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFO 627 shows 9 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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