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SVN 853K

1996 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

26,179 mi
Last recorded26,179 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 MG Roadster29,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVN 853K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 26,179 miles

slight surface rust forming on n/s/ sill

Pass 18 Sep 2021 26,153 miles

slight up and down play on n/s/front king pin

Pass 20 Jun 2020 26,145 miles

slight rust forming in rear end of n/s/sill

Pass 13 Jul 2019 26,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 26,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 26,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn end float on king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wishbone bushes beginning to perish

Pass 24 Aug 2017 25,917 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 25,917 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 25,471 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 25,471 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 25,458 miles

slight play in n/s/front king pin

slight rust in o/s/lower sill

Fail 25 Oct 2014 25,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in n/s/front king pin

slight rust in o/s/lower sill

Fail 8 Aug 2014 25,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

reverse lamp not working

slight end float on n/s/front king pin

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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SVN 853K is a 1996 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 29,530 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 SVN 853K, 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 30 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SVN 853K registered?

SVN 853K is a 1996 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is SVN 853K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVN 853K shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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