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GSL 109J

1999 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,811 mi
Last recorded4,811 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 MG Roadster20,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSL 109J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 4,811 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 3,905 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 3,090 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 2,567 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 2,398 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 2,292 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 2,024 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 1,283 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 1,283 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 1,203 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,256 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 21,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

condition of offside rear light lense .

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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GSL 109J is a 1999 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 20,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GSL 109J, 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 27 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GSL 109J registered?

GSL 109J is a 1999 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is GSL 109J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSL 109J shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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