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XLG 592R

1991 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,905 mi
Last recorded18,905 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1991 MG Roadster26,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLG 592R
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 18,905 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 18,904 miles

Emissions not tested run out of fuel (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,649 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 17,646 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 17,520 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 17,519 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 17,415 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 20 May 2013 17,414 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 14 May 2012 16,966 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from O/S rear hub

Fail 11 May 2012 16,966 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from O/S rear hub

Pass 27 Jul 2010 16,785 miles

offside front tyre slightly perrished

Pass 17 Jul 2009 16,719 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 15,392 miles

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

nearsidefront lower trunion suspension joint has slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2007 13,838 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,708 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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XLG 592R is a 1991 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XLG 592R, 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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What year was XLG 592R registered?

XLG 592R is a 1991 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 September 1991.

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