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PBY 159D

1992 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,511 mi
Last recorded36,511 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 MG Roadster21,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBY 159D
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 36,511 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight free-play in nearside front king pin

Pass 17 Nov 2018 33,324 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 29,307 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 29,307 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 27,171 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,121 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 22,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,380 miles

Rear brake application slightly uneven - requires further attention

Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,027 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 14,427 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 11,983 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 8,590 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 8,590 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 8,554 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 8,554 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 8,524 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 8,518 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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PBY 159D is a 1992 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1992 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 21,490 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 PBY 159D, 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 34 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PBY 159D registered?

PBY 159D is a 1992 MG Roadster, first registered on 4 September 1992.

Is PBY 159D safe to buy?

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