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JVS 380

1992 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

359 mi
Last recorded359 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 MG Roadster21,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVS 380
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 359 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

link member by gear/box corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2011 359 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

beam member by gear/box corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2010

Battery insecure

centre chassis cross member corroded

off side front tyre perished on inner sidewall

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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JVS 380 is a 1992 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 21,490 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 JVS 380, 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 34 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JVS 380 registered?

JVS 380 is a 1992 MG Roadster, first registered on 8 October 1992.

Is JVS 380 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVS 380 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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