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XSV 292

1990 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,859 mi
Last recorded14,859 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 MG Roadster28,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSV 292
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 14,859 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 14,340 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 14,340 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure bolts loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 13,575 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 12,123 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 8,487 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 1,803 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 1,585 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

offside front tyre badly perished

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 7 Jun 2012 1,585 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

offside front tyre badly perished

windscreen cracked outside swept area

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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XSV 292 is a 1990 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 28,553 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 XSV 292, 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 36 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XSV 292 registered?

XSV 292 is a 1990 MG Roadster, first registered on 3 July 1990.

Is XSV 292 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSV 292 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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