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KFO 451

1996 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,640 mi
Last recorded94,640 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Roadster29,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFO 451
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 94,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 13 Aug 2018 94,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,258 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,431 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 71,385 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 68,596 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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KFO 451 is a 1996 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KFO 451, 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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What year was KFO 451 registered?

KFO 451 is a 1996 MG Roadster, first registered on 26 January 1996.

Is KFO 451 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFO 451 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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