MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,361 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamps operate before position lamps on switch
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
Headlamps operate before position lamps on switch
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the MG Roadster?
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TFX 972R is a 1986 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1986 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 66,270 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 TFX 972R, 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 40 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was TFX 972R registered?
TFX 972R is a 1986 MG Roadster, first registered on 4 September 1986.
Is TFX 972R safe to buy?
The MOT history for TFX 972R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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