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WJI 8142

1995 MG Roadster

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,057 mi
Last recorded27,057 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 MG Roadster19,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 8142
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,057 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 25,867 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,891 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,646 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 22,732 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 22,727 miles

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

Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 21,514 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,572 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 19,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 17,592 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 16,432 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 15,292 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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WJI 8142 is a 1995 MG Roadster in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 19,442 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 WJI 8142, 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 31 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WJI 8142 registered?

WJI 8142 is a 1995 MG Roadster, first registered on 26 July 1995.

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