MOT Status
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14,935 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective Center mount (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front lower and rear lower panel has corrosion, nearside and offside inner wheel arch has corrosion
nearside and offside sill panel and doors has corrosion
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated also has excessive play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front lower and rear lower panel has corrosion, nearside and offside inner wheel arch has corrosion
nearside and offside sill panel and doors has corrosion
slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing
front brake discs rusty surfaces
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs rusty surfaces
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the MG Roadster?
Based on 16,734 MOT tests across 1,649 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MRD 652J is a 1997 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1997 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 24,019 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 MRD 652J, 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 29 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was MRD 652J registered?
MRD 652J is a 1997 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 February 1997.
Is MRD 652J safe to buy?
The MOT history for MRD 652J shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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