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JFT 140N

1996 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,009 mi
Last recorded30,009 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 MG Roadster29,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFT 140N
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 30,009 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 29,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and lower trunnion worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing lamps not working

Fail 13 Mar 2023 29,383 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top and lower trunnion worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and lower trunnion worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing lamps not working

Pass 25 Mar 2022 28,919 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Mar 2022 28,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top trunnion (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2019 28,297 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

heavily under sealed

Pass 24 Jul 2018 27,875 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 27,862 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 27,227 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

heavily under sealed

Fail 18 Oct 2016 27,227 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavily under sealed

Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,038 miles

Undercar undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,150 miles

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 1 Jul 2014 24,150 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,072 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust hanger snapped off

Fail 15 May 2013 22,071 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust hanger snapped off

dash lamp not working

rear fog lamp switch missing

Pass 23 May 2012 21,818 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 21,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear fog lamps not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust rubber braket snaped off

o/s and n/s front d bush worn

o/s front lower trunnion play

Pass 6 May 2011 21,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2011 21,448 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,274 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 9 Apr 2009 20,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,525 miles

unable to locate chassis number.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,491 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 15,583 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 15,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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JFT 140N is a 1996 MG Roadster in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JFT 140N, 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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JFT 140N is a 1996 MG Roadster, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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