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HGC 427J

1989 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,373 mi
Last recorded43,373 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 MG Roadster31,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGC 427J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,373 miles

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

Exhaust bobbin broken at rear but exhaust not insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,015 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 43,015 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high & offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 42,689 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 42,255 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 42,017 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 41,429 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,302 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,398 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 39,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,487 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 38,487 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,417 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 38,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 38,284 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 38,276 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,825 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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HGC 427J is a 1989 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1989 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 31,818 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 HGC 427J, 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 37 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HGC 427J registered?

HGC 427J is a 1989 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 July 1989.

Is HGC 427J safe to buy?

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