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YJF 923S

1991 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

24,636 mi
Last recorded24,636 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 MG Roadster26,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJF 923S
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 24,636 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 24,636 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 23,240 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,778 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSR axle strap frayed.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 22,778 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSR axle strap frayed.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 22,196 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 22,196 miles

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 21,609 miles

offside rear half shaft seal leaking

Fail 24 Jul 2013 21,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear half shaft seal leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2012 21,405 miles

main beam warning light not working

Fail 15 Aug 2012 21,404 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

main beam warning light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2011 21,371 miles

offside rear half shaft seal leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2010 21,341 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 21,341 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust intermediate pipe silencer has slight blow.

Full beam confirmation lamp inoperative.

Serious fluid loss at OSR wheel which could potentially affect braking.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,322 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 21,322 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside rear half shaft seal leaking oil

Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,292 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 21,290 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear half shaft seal leaking

Pass 25 May 2007 20,754 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 20,754 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 20,447 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 20,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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YJF 923S is a 1991 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YJF 923S, 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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YJF 923S is a 1991 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 September 1991.

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