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YAC 7H

1996 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,045 mi
Last recorded57,045 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 MG Roadster29,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAC 7H
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 57,045 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 57,002 miles

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2021 55,706 miles

underside of vehicle has had welding repairs and cover in underseal

Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,639 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 55,635 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,254 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,828 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 54,378 miles

Slight play in O/S track rod inner ball joint

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 54,378 miles

Slight play in O/S track rod inner ball joint

Fail 21 Dec 2012 54,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 54,020 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,570 miles

Exhaust being retained by coat hangers

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 52,898 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 52,898 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 52,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,026 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 52,016 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2008 50,856 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 50,810 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 46,306 miles

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

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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YAC 7H is a 1996 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 29,530 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 YAC 7H, 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 30 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YAC 7H is a 1996 MG Roadster, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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