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TRX 139D

1996 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,361 mi
Last recorded33,361 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 MG Roadster29,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRX 139D
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 33,361 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 33,361 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 32,942 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 32,315 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,284 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 28,823 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,711 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 24,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight leak from rear differential

Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,089 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight leak from rear differential

Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,397 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 20,837 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 17,536 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 15,854 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 14,778 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2007 14,778 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

fuel hose in centre of car deteriorated but not leaking

o/s/r leaf spring, leaf clamp adrift

Pass 8 May 2006 13,517 miles

rubber fuel lines under car perished but not leaking at time of test

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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TRX 139D is a 1996 MG Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TRX 139D, 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 TRX 139D registered?

TRX 139D is a 1996 MG Roadster, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is TRX 139D safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRX 139D shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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