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RPG 89F

1991 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

24,091 mi
Last recorded24,091 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1991 MG Roadster26,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPG 89F
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 24,091 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 24,091 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2017 23,681 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 22,443 miles

Nearside Front play @ wheel

Offside Front play @ wheel

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,171 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 21,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 19,944 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 18,308 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 18,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 17,125 miles

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

Nearside rear backplate is slighty wet??

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

Slight play in nearside front wheel

Fail 10 Apr 2012 17,125 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside rear backplate is slighty wet??

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2011 16,401 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 16,098 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,513 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,618 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 14,310 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,057 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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RPG 89F is a 1991 MG Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1991 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 26,142 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 RPG 89F, 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 35 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RPG 89F registered?

RPG 89F is a 1991 MG Roadster, first registered on 27 August 1991.

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