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SKH 165B

1987 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,656 mi
Last recorded30,656 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 MG Roadster30,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKH 165B
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 30,656 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,566 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 30,538 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,051 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 30,051 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 29,355 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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SKH 165B is a 1987 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 30,824 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 SKH 165B, 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 39 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SKH 165B registered?

SKH 165B is a 1987 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is SKH 165B safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKH 165B 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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