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HWR 466T

1996 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,864 mi
Last recorded64,864 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 MG Roadster29,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWR 466T
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 64,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hazard lights not working

offside reverse light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

hazard lights not working

offside reverse light not working

Pass 1 Nov 2017 62,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 62,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,494 miles

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight rear diff oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2016 62,494 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Slight gearbox oil leak

Slight rear diff oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,292 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 60,506 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,912 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 59,912 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,209 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 59,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,183 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,635 miles

Battery insecure

offside reverse light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,467 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 53,381 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 53,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 51,153 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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HWR 466T is a 1996 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 29,530 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 HWR 466T, 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 30 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HWR 466T registered?

HWR 466T is a 1996 MG Roadster, first registered on 16 July 1996.

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