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SUF 851H

1991 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,721 mi
Last recorded12,721 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1991 MG Roadster26,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUF 851H
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2015 12,721 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

knocking from front suspenion cant find cause

Pass 30 Apr 2014 12,478 miles

lower arm bushe worn but have no signs of play

Fail 30 Apr 2014 12,471 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

lower arm bushe worn but have no signs of play

Pass 26 Aug 2011 12,457 miles

Hazzard warning light switch operation erratic.

Slight movement in o/s steering rack end.

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 11 May 2010 12,464 miles

drivers side sunvisor loose

fair amount foot brake travel

n/s/f floor area starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre side walls perishing (Advise attention)

Fail 5 May 2010 12,363 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers side sunvisor loose

fair amount foot brake travel

fair amount of handbrake travel

n/s/f floor area starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre side walls perishing (Advise attention)

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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SUF 851H is a 1991 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 26,142 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 SUF 851H, 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 35 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 SUF 851H registered?

SUF 851H is a 1991 MG Roadster, first registered on 7 June 1991.

Is SUF 851H safe to buy?

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