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KVR 163G

1996 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,144 mi
Last recorded8,144 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 MG Roadster29,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVR 163G
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 8,144 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 7,717 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 7,569 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 7,560 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 7,254 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 7,254 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 97,062 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 7,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 7,038 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 6,920 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 6,891 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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KVR 163G is a 1996 MG Roadster in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KVR 163G, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KVR 163G registered?

KVR 163G is a 1996 MG Roadster, first registered on 2 July 1996.

Is KVR 163G safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVR 163G shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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