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NAL 109E

1997 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

13,860 mi
Last recorded13,860 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Roadster24,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAL 109E
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 13,860 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 13,198 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 12,614 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 12,200 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 11,705 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 10,979 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 10,263 miles

All 4 Tyres Slightly Perished

Pass 23 Apr 2018 10,213 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2017 9,978 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 9,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 9,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 9,208 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 8,924 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 8,512 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 May 2011 8,007 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 7,581 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 7,116 miles

O/S/F hub has slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2008 6,688 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 6,252 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 6,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 5,409 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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NAL 109E is a 1997 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 NAL 109E, 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 NAL 109E registered?

NAL 109E is a 1997 MG Roadster, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is NAL 109E safe to buy?

The MOT history for NAL 109E shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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