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JMA 406K

2008 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,610 mi
Last recorded16,610 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 406K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2018 16,610 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings All replacement panels require seam welding (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake flexi (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Oil leak rear axle ()

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Oct 2010 9,091 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 9,091 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 3,594 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 9 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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JMA 406K is a 2008 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JMA 406K, 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 18 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JMA 406K registered?

JMA 406K is a 2008 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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