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WVO 355G

1991 MG Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,520 mi
Last recorded37,520 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 MG Roadster26,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVO 355G
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 37,520 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Fail 10 Jun 2025 37,520 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Pass 6 Jun 2024 36,217 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 35,596 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 35,052 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 34,204 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 32,785 miles

Offside Front king pin has some lift free play in it

Pass 16 May 2019 31,269 miles

Offside Front king pin has some lift

Fail 15 May 2019 31,256 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front king pin has some lift

Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,710 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 30,245 miles

Engine oil leak

OSF floor area excessively corroded not in a prescribed area

OSF suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,677 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 28,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 28,624 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,558 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 26,016 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,432 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight play in front wheel were it mounts on hub

Pass 4 Oct 2010 24,071 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,397 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 23,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,967 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,980 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 20,946 miles

exhaust rusty

front and rear road springs rusty/weak

front subframe and suspension arms appear rusty

slight play at kingpins and tunnions

wear at steering rack near limit

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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WVO 355G is a 1991 MG Roadster in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 26,142 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 WVO 355G, 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 35 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WVO 355G is a 1991 MG Roadster, first registered on 10 July 1991.

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