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NJT 30H

1988 MG Roadster

Yellow Petrol 2912cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,132 mi
Last recorded72,132 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1988 MG Roadster60,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJT 30H
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,912cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 72,132 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower slight play in trunnion

Offside Front Lower slight play in trunnion

Pass 30 Apr 2025 70,613 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 69,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 68,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 68,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 May 2022 67,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 66,920 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside king pin has slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2019 65,609 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 64,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,603 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,755 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,701 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,934 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,367 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,276 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,965 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 57,824 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 56,934 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,299 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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NJT 30H is a 1988 MG Roadster in Yellow with a 2,912cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 NJT 30H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJT 30H registered?

NJT 30H is a 1988 MG Roadster, first registered on 22 July 1988.

Is NJT 30H safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJT 30H shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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