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AFM 481A

1993 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,386 mi
Last recorded35,386 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1993 MG Roadster21,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFM 481A
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 35,386 miles

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

offside front tyre staring to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2013 35,333 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside jacking point corroded

offside front tyre perished

Fail 13 Sep 2013 35,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside jacking point corroded

offside front tyre perished

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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AFM 481A is a 1993 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AFM 481A, 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.

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What year was AFM 481A registered?

AFM 481A is a 1993 MG Roadster, first registered on 16 March 1993.

Is AFM 481A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFM 481A shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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