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NSK 809

1989 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,270 mi
Last recorded7,270 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 MG Roadster31,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSK 809
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 7,270 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 6,912 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 6,889 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 6,352 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 5,706 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 5,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 3,067 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 3,067 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 17 May 2013 1,198 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 2 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 98,699 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 98,698 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 97,801 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 97,090 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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NSK 809 is a 1989 MG Roadster in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NSK 809, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NSK 809 registered?

NSK 809 is a 1989 MG Roadster, first registered on 19 September 1989.

Is NSK 809 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSK 809 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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