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SKH 244B

1989 MG Roadster

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,446 mi
Last recorded76,446 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1989 MG Roadster31,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKH 244B
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 76,446 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 76,163 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 76,162 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 56% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,457 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 74,171 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 74,171 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,295 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 73,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 72,165 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,936 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 69,691 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,801 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,869 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,195 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 67,118 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,808 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 66,451 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 244B is a 1989 MG Roadster in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1989 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 31,818 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 SKH 244B, 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 37 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SKH 244B registered?

SKH 244B is a 1989 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is SKH 244B safe to buy?

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