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NDT 976

1989 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,005 mi
Last recorded18,005 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 MG Roadster31,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDT 976
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 18,005 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 17,935 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 17,904 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 17,851 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2013 17,757 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 17,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 May 2012 17,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight oil leak from nearside rear axle to backplate joint

Pass 7 May 2011 17,632 miles

Slight oil leak between nearside rear backplate and axle joint

Pass 25 May 2010 17,552 miles

Nearside steeringrack track rod end gaitor split

Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,511 miles

n/s/f track rod end boot split

Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,367 miles

n/s/f track rod end boot split

slight mark in n/s/f seat belt

Fail 18 Feb 2008 17,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f track rod end boot split

slight mark in n/s/f seat belt

Pass 9 May 2006 16,832 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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NDT 976 is a 1989 MG Roadster in White with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1989 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 31,818 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 NDT 976, 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 37 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NDT 976 registered?

NDT 976 is a 1989 MG Roadster, first registered on 11 December 1989.

Is NDT 976 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NDT 976 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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