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XPF 354S

1987 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1767cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,031 mi
Last recorded45,031 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 MG Roadster30,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPF 354S
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,767cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 45,031 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 44,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 44,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2022 44,767 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 44,676 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 44,549 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 44,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 44,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 43,952 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

nearside rear axle strap broken

offside front floor pan corroded not within a prescribed area

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer mounting broken

Fail 23 Sep 2017 43,952 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

nearside rear axle strap broken

offside front floor pan corroded not within a prescribed area

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust silencer mounting broken

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,797 miles

axle strap broken nsr

centre exhaust mounting broken but secure

oil leak engine

Pass 19 Sep 2015 43,434 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

oil leaks

both rear suspension rubber straps broken

1 rear exhaust mount rubber broken

Brake pipe slightly corroded too n/s/f flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 43,434 miles

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

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

1 rear exhaust mount rubber broken

Brake pipe slightly corroded too n/s/f flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear suspension rubber straps broken

o/s/f tyre perished

oil leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2014 43,150 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 7 Sep 2013 42,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 42,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,755 miles

Oil leak

Washers are slow to work and it also could do with new wiper blades

Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,738 miles

Engine is running very poorly and frequently stalling.

Front suspension king pins, trunions and wheel bearings all have a small amount of play - Individually all acceptable but overall adding up to significant play at wheels.

Metal brake pipe to nearside front (near exhaust manifold) is fairly rusty.

Nearside headlamp aim is at lower limit - offside at upper 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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XPF 354S is a 1987 MG Roadster in White with a 1,767cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1987 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 30,824 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 XPF 354S, 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 39 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XPF 354S registered?

XPF 354S is a 1987 MG Roadster, first registered on 3 June 1987.

Is XPF 354S safe to buy?

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