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HFG 463T

1995 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,621 mi
Last recorded45,621 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 MG Roadster19,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 463T
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 45,621 miles

Nearside Rear Hub oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Leaf spring starting to sag

Offside Rear Leaf spring starting to sag

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel In and out movement detected (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 45,621 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hub oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Leaf spring starting to sag

Offside Rear Leaf spring starting to sag

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel In and out movement detected (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 44,497 miles

front subframe mounts worn

Fail 16 May 2018 44,497 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front subframe mounts worn

Pass 26 May 2017 44,333 miles

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

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

Oil leaks present

Pass 25 May 2016 43,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 70 r14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 34,641 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 34,639 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 May 2014 26,682 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rubbers perished and split

under side and brake pipes are under sealed

Fail 12 May 2014 26,677 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rubbers perished and split

under side and brake pipes are under sealed

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,600 miles

hand brake effort low on o/s/r

Fail 11 Jul 2011 26,600 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

hand brake effort low on o/s/r

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,413 miles

hand brake travel on limit

oil leaks

slight play at hand brake linkage at tunnel

Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,053 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 25,638 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 24,682 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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HFG 463T is a 1995 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1995 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 19,442 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 HFG 463T, 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 31 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HFG 463T registered?

HFG 463T is a 1995 MG Roadster, first registered on 29 November 1995.

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