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RWJ 300F

1986 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,826 mi
Last recorded71,826 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 MG Roadster66,270 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWJ 300F
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 71,826 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 71,638 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 71,407 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 70,900 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 70,401 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,035 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 69,539 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,174 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 69,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 69,163 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 68,985 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear sill lips

Fail 28 Oct 2013 68,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear sill lips

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,969 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 67,869 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,458 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 67,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 66,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 66,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 66,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 65,606 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 64,825 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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RWJ 300F is a 1986 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1986 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 66,270 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 RWJ 300F, 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 40 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RWJ 300F registered?

RWJ 300F is a 1986 MG Roadster, first registered on 10 December 1986.

Is RWJ 300F safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWJ 300F shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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