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HWR 561T

1998 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,830 mi
Last recorded23,830 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Roadster30,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWR 561T
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 23,830 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2016 23,700 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,479 miles

screen washer intermitent

Fail 25 Mar 2014 23,479 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 23,400 miles

all four tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 23,395 miles

all four tyres perished

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 561T is a 1998 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 30,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 561T, 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 28 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HWR 561T registered?

HWR 561T is a 1998 MG Roadster, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is HWR 561T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWR 561T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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