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TFO 615

1996 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,089 mi
Last recorded20,089 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 MG Roadster29,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFO 615
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 20,089 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 20,087 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,139 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,987 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,882 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,273 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,011 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 14,070 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 13,727 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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TFO 615 is a 1996 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 TFO 615, 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 TFO 615 registered?

TFO 615 is a 1996 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is TFO 615 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFO 615 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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