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MRD 652J

1997 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

14,935 mi
Last recorded14,935 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 MG Roadster24,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRD 652J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 14,935 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 14,878 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 14,816 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 14,704 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 14,600 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 14,408 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 14,383 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 14,383 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 14,210 miles

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2017 13,945 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 13,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 13,684 miles

front brake discs rusty surfaces

Fail 8 Jul 2011 13,684 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 13,677 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,677 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 13,674 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,660 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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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.

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