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MCP 970H

1992 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,971 mi
Last recorded28,971 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 MG Roadster21,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCP 970H
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 28,971 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 28,957 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition pipe split (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint TRUNNION/KING PIN (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed WALLS BADLY SPLIT (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint TRUNNION KING PIN JOINT (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALLS BADLY SPLIT (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake performance not tested no rear brakes at all (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH REAR BRAKES SIEZED NON OPERATIONAL

Pass 18 May 2011 28,259 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 28,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MCP 970H is a 1992 MG Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 21,490 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 MCP 970H, 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 34 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MCP 970H is a 1992 MG Roadster, first registered on 19 March 1992.

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