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PSY 167

1996 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,238 mi
Last recorded1,238 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 MG Roadster29,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSY 167
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 1,238 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 1,208 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 1,094 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 1,094 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 1,061 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 978 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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PSY 167 is a 1996 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 29,530 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 PSY 167, 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 30 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PSY 167 registered?

PSY 167 is a 1996 MG Roadster, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is PSY 167 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSY 167 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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