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KSJ 733

1998 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,562 mi
Last recorded14,562 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 MG Roadster30,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSJ 733
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 14,562 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 14,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2008 14,503 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 14,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in steering rack

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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KSJ 733 is a 1998 MG Roadster in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KSJ 733, 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 KSJ 733 registered?

KSJ 733 is a 1998 MG Roadster, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is KSJ 733 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KSJ 733 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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