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VFS 491V

1998 MG Roadster

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,714 mi
Last recorded86,714 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Roadster30,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFS 491V
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,714 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 86,714 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 86,542 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 85,420 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 85,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 85,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2014 82,780 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 82,780 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 May 2013 80,148 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 80,115 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 79,900 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 79,900 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight freeplay on steering rack on n/s

Pass 8 May 2009 79,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2009 79,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 79,310 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 79,307 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2007 78,751 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 78,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front prop seal leaking oil

Fail 6 Jul 2006 77,545 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 77,545 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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VFS 491V is a 1998 MG Roadster in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 30,567 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 VFS 491V, 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 28 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VFS 491V is a 1998 MG Roadster, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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