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YSC 243R

1996 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,034 mi
Last recorded32,034 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 MG Roadster29,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSC 243R
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 32,034 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 31,677 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear axle check strap deteriorating

Offside coil spring worn at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 31,413 miles

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

all tyres have flat spots

Pass 10 Nov 2014 31,082 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 30,751 miles

front number plate broken fog light switch tell tate defective

Fail 24 Oct 2013 30,747 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front number plate broken fog light switch tell tate defective

Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,958 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fog light tell tale defective engine not idleing

Fail 11 Oct 2012 29,955 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fog light tell tale defective engine not idleing

Fail 20 Jul 2012 29,927 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,654 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,297 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,448 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 28,418 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YSC 243R is a 1996 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YSC 243R, 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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YSC 243R is a 1996 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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