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SRW 654M

1992 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

28,344 mi
Last recorded28,344 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 MG Roadster21,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRW 654M
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 28,344 miles

*** FRONT, AND REAR BRAKES IMBALANCED ***

Nearside Rear Lower *** HAND BRAKE CABLE CHAFFING ON EXHAUST SILENCER, *** ( SILENCER TOO FAR FORWARD )***

Offside Rear *** CHECK STRAP CRACKED , POOR CONDITION ***

Fail 12 Jul 2017 28,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Electrical wiring insecure **** UNDER BONNET , WIRING , AND THROUGH BAULKHEAD ***** (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

*** FRONT, AND REAR BRAKES IMBALANCED ***

Nearside Rear Lower *** HAND BRAKE CABLE CHAFFING ON EXHAUST SILENCER, *** ( SILENCER TOO FAR FORWARD )***

Offside Rear *** CHECK STRAP CRACKED , POOR CONDITION ***

Pass 27 Jul 2016 27,216 miles

Coolant leak RADIATOR DRAIN PLUG ()

Front **** FLEXY BRAKE HOSES, OF DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION****

Nearside Rear ** PARKING BRAKE CABLE CHAFFING ON TAIL SILENCER **

Offside Front *** FLEXY HOSE, SUSPECT SLIGHTLY SHORTER THAN O.E. ***

Offside Front ***** UNDER BONNET WIRING UNTIDY *****

Offside Rear *** CHECK STRAP PERISHED/CRACKING***

Fail 21 Jul 2016 27,215 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure *** STARTER MOTOR WIRING , CHAFFING ON FLEXY HOSE METAL BRACKET*** (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak RADIATOR DRAIN PLUG ()

Front **** FLEXY BRAKE HOSES, OF DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION****

Nearside Rear ** PARKING BRAKE CABLE CHAFFING ON TAIL SILENCER **

Offside Front *** FLEXY HOSE, SUSPECT SLIGHTLY SHORTER THAN O.E. ***

Offside Front ***** UNDER BONNET WIRING UNTIDY *****

Offside Rear *** CHECK STRAP PERISHED/CRACKING***

Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,178 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 94,634 miles

*** N/S/R PARKING BRAKE CABLE CHAFFING ON EXHAUST SILENCER ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F AND N/S/F = 5.0MM , O/S/R AND N/S/R = 6.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

*** UNDER BONNET WIRING ROUTED AND INSULATED POORLY ***

Pass 17 Jun 2013 94,304 miles

*** DRIVERS SEAT IS FIXED IN ONE POSITION ***

*** PARKING BRAKE CABLE CHAFFING ON EXHAUST SLIGHTLY ***

**** ELECTRICAL WIRING UNDER BONNET POORLY ROUTED / SUPPORTED ****

Pass 13 Jun 2012 92,344 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 92,342 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Fail 31 May 2011 91,574 miles

*** O/S/F ENGINE MT REAR BOLTS LOOSE ***

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 91,574 miles

*** O/S/F ENGINE MT REAR BOLTS LOOSE ***

Pass 21 Jun 2010 90,300 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 89,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 89,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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SRW 654M is a 1992 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1992 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 21,490 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 SRW 654M, 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 34 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SRW 654M registered?

SRW 654M is a 1992 MG Roadster, first registered on 17 August 1992.

Is SRW 654M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRW 654M shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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