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KAU 487N

1998 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,566 mi
Last recorded40,566 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 MG Roadster30,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAU 487N
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,566 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside engine mounting insecure

slight leak on clutch slave cylinder

Fail 23 Feb 2008 40,560 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside engine mounting insecure

slight leak on clutch slave cylinder

Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,342 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 40,338 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KAU 487N is a 1998 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 KAU 487N, 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 KAU 487N registered?

KAU 487N is a 1998 MG Roadster, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is KAU 487N safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAU 487N shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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