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WKY 685K

1992 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,191 mi
Last recorded14,191 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 MG Roadster21,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKY 685K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 14,191 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 14,191 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 14,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 14,191 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 14,191 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 14,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 14,191 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 14,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slightly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush slightly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 14,191 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 14,191 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 14,197 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 14,197 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 14,191 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 14,191 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 14,191 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,191 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,191 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 14,191 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,191 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 14,191 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 14,191 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

gear box leaking oil

Pass 14 Sep 2007 12,853 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,439 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 8,835 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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WKY 685K is a 1992 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 21,490 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 WKY 685K, 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 34 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WKY 685K registered?

WKY 685K is a 1992 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is WKY 685K safe to buy?

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