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WWT 228J

1995 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,737 mi
Last recorded26,737 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 MG Roadster19,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWWT 228J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 26,737 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 23,418 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 20,634 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 17,788 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 17,787 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 15,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake backplate has a light misting of oil

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 14,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake drum back plate appears to have light misting of fluid

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 12,091 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 11,885 miles

front seat mounts poor (customer advised).

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 3 Aug 2013 11,885 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

coil lead rubbing on steering colume at time of test.

front seat mountings poor (customer advised)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r parking and foot brake efforts slightly low not below limits at time of test.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 10,266 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 10,114 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 9,772 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 9,631 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 9,108 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 8,549 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 8,478 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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WWT 228J is a 1995 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WWT 228J, 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 WWT 228J registered?

WWT 228J is a 1995 MG Roadster, first registered on 7 April 1995.

Is WWT 228J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WWT 228J shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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