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OVS 995

1988 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,574 mi
Last recorded97,574 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 MG Roadster60,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVS 995
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 97,574 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 97,433 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 97,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 97,320 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 96,356 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 96,356 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 94,411 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 91,237 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 90,162 miles

all brake pipes need cleaning and greasing to protect them

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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OVS 995 is a 1988 MG Roadster in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OVS 995, 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 OVS 995 registered?

OVS 995 is a 1988 MG Roadster, first registered on 17 June 1988.

Is OVS 995 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVS 995 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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