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GHE 833V

1992 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,503 mi
Last recorded63,503 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 MG Roadster21,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHE 833V
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 63,503 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL THREE HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded PRETTY CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear REAR METAL FUEL LINE CORRODED

Fail 26 Aug 2016 63,502 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely SERVICE BRAKE (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL THREE HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded PRETTY CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear REAR METAL FUEL LINE CORRODED

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,463 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 63,463 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,052 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,998 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 62,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front hub assemblies have play

offside steering rack inner tack rod end has play

Pass 23 Aug 2007 62,145 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 62,131 miles

Offside Lower Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Upper Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front hub assemblies hav slight movement

Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,983 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 61,649 miles

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

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

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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GHE 833V is a 1992 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1992 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 21,490 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 GHE 833V, 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 34 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GHE 833V is a 1992 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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