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SKN 290M

1995 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,726 mi
Last recorded75,726 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 MG Roadster19,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKN 290M
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 75,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 75,561 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 75,458 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 75,258 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 75,010 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 74,571 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 74,490 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 74,288 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,097 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,985 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,915 miles

Nearside rear hub seal slight weep.

offside rerar tyre slightly perished.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,830 miles

n/s rear hub seal weeping

o/s rear tyre perished

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,758 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 26 Jul 2013 73,749 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,510 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 73,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,206 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 73,050 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 73,050 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,898 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 72,898 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2007 72,482 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 72,079 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 72,079 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SKN 290M is a 1995 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 19,442 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 SKN 290M, 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 31 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SKN 290M is a 1995 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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