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YNU 206S

1998 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,235 mi
Last recorded8,235 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Roadster30,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNU 206S
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 8,235 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 8,225 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 8,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 8,106 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2013 8,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank rusty

o/s/f floor getting rusty

o/s/r outer sill

Pass 22 May 2012 7,636 miles

DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK

ENGINE TICKOVER SLIGHTLY FAST AND ACCELERATOR CABLE STARTING TO FRAY AT CARB END !

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2011 7,143 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear diff slight leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 6,151 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear diff leaking

Pass 28 May 2009 5,200 miles

HAZARDS WARNING LIGHTS SLIGHTLY FAST -ADVISE FLASHER UNIT WILL NEED REPLACING

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 3,853 miles

AXLE OIL LEAK

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

OIL COOLER OIL LEAK !

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

PASSENGER SEAT STIFF TO PULL OUT

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 3,794 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YNU 206S is a 1998 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 30,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YNU 206S, 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 28 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YNU 206S registered?

YNU 206S is a 1998 MG Roadster, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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