MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,576 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper outer suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch faulty Hazard switch does not function (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever travel is high
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper outer suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
How Reliable is the MG Roadster?
Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.
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HKX 231T is a 1988 MG Roadster in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1988 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 60,367 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 HKX 231T, 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 38 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was HKX 231T registered?
HKX 231T is a 1988 MG Roadster, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is HKX 231T safe to buy?
The MOT history for HKX 231T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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