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PRX 735B

1997 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,265 mi
Last recorded6,265 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 MG Roadster24,019 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRX 735B
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 6,265 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 6,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,236 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 91,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 85,810 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 85,735 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2012 85,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,872 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 78,872 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/Side & N/Side hand brake OK at time of test

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 69,310 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 69,310 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 66,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 60,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 60,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 57,186 miles

brakes fluctuating

wear in both king pins

Fail 2 Aug 2006 57,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brakes fluctuating

parking brake stiff

wear in both king pins

bonnet felt adrift

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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PRX 735B is a 1997 MG Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 24,019 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 PRX 735B, 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 29 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PRX 735B is a 1997 MG Roadster, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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