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GPT 160S

1992 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,862 mi
Last recorded17,862 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 MG Roadster21,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPT 160S
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,862 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

prop shaft uj has excessive play

Fail 6 Oct 2009 17,862 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

prop shaft uj has excessive play

Pass 2 Oct 2008 16,234 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery earth strap is deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2008 16,233 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery earth strap is deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,213 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 11,248 miles

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

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

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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GPT 160S is a 1992 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GPT 160S, 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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What year was GPT 160S registered?

GPT 160S is a 1992 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is GPT 160S safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPT 160S shows 6 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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