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KKH 179D

1998 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,339 mi
Last recorded6,339 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Roadster30,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKH 179D
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 6,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes across axle lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 5,470 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 5,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 4,261 miles

stop light only work on full operation

Fail 11 Oct 2016 4,261 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering locking device insecure column uj loose (2.2.C.1g)

stop light only work on full operation

Pass 14 Sep 2015 2,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 2,685 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 2,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 2,568 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 2,568 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 2,465 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 2,386 miles

Nearside front wheel was slightly loose. (Tightened during test)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2010 2,250 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 2,150 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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KKH 179D is a 1998 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KKH 179D, 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 KKH 179D registered?

KKH 179D is a 1998 MG Roadster, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is KKH 179D safe to buy?

The MOT history for KKH 179D shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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