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WRV 183K

1998 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,326 mi
Last recorded23,326 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Roadster30,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 183K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 23,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 22,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 22,422 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 21,814 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 21,168 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,616 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 19,616 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 17,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear suspension straps deteriated

offside front track rod ball joint cover split

Pass 8 Jun 2010 17,295 miles

axle check straps worn

o/s trake end gator split

o/s/f wheel bearing requires adjusting

Fail 2 Jun 2010 17,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

axle check straps worn

o/s trake end gator split

o/s/f wheel bearing requires adjusting

Pass 2 Jun 2009 16,906 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r fog light n/w

o/s n/s/r rebound straps starting to split

Pass 16 May 2008 16,422 miles

fog light working with side lights /dip

head light covers have sharp edges

o/s/f wheel bearing has play

Fail 14 May 2008 16,422 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fog light working with side lights /dip

head light covers have sharp edges

o/s/f wheel bearing has play

Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,734 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 15,734 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 15,117 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 15,077 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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WRV 183K is a 1998 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WRV 183K, 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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WRV 183K is a 1998 MG Roadster, first registered on 7 June 1998.

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