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GSU 394

1987 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,083 mi
Last recorded27,083 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1987 MG Roadster30,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSU 394
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 27,083 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 27,077 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 22,314 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 22,298 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 21,871 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,304 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 21,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s battery leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine has oil leak

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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GSU 394 is a 1987 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 30,824 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 GSU 394, 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 39 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GSU 394 registered?

GSU 394 is a 1987 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is GSU 394 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSU 394 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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