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VFO 924

1996 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,451 mi
Last recorded34,451 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Roadster29,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFO 924
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 34,451 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 33,100 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 33,100 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2021 32,571 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 32,180 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 31,962 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 31,627 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,336 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,077 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 30,835 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,507 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,408 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 30,085 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 29,407 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 27,379 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 24,304 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 23,421 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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VFO 924 is a 1996 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VFO 924, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VFO 924 registered?

VFO 924 is a 1996 MG Roadster, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is VFO 924 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFO 924 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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