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AAW 861A

1993 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,668 mi
Last recorded4,668 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 MG Roadster21,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAW 861A
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2007 4,668 miles

nearside shock absorber link play in top bush

Fail 29 Jan 2007 4,459 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

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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AAW 861A is a 1993 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 21,440 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 AAW 861A, 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 33 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAW 861A?

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What year was AAW 861A registered?

AAW 861A is a 1993 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is AAW 861A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAW 861A shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AAW 861A have outstanding finance?

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