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KEY 889G

1999 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,218 mi
Last recorded75,218 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 MG Roadster20,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEY 889G
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 75,218 miles

under side of vehicle treated/ wax-oiled

Pass 28 Sep 2018 74,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 74,959 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 74,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 74,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in wheel arches

corrosion on underside

Pass 17 Jun 2014 74,601 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Dec 2011 74,583 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 74,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 74,353 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 74,202 miles

all tyres cracked

Pass 30 May 2008 74,124 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 74,106 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2007 73,820 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 73,820 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 73,623 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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KEY 889G is a 1999 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 20,480 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 KEY 889G, 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 27 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KEY 889G is a 1999 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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