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NAG 964A

1988 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,085 mi
Last recorded49,085 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1988 MG Roadster60,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAG 964A
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 49,085 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 47,840 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back box exhaust clamp loose but exhaust still secure

slight play in both front king pins

various oil leaks

Pass 31 Aug 2016 44,558 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear brake pipe along its full length (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 43,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front bump stop missing

slight oil leaks

Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leaks

Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,881 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

various oil leaks

Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,026 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 38,019 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks

slight play in offside kingpin

Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,848 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 35,848 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,150 miles

has signs of lift in o/s king pin assembly

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,939 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2007 32,513 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 32,506 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

movement in both bottom trunion joints

Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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NAG 964A is a 1988 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1988 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 60,367 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NAG 964A, 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 38 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NAG 964A registered?

NAG 964A is a 1988 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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