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BNE 242B

1993 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

14,362 mi
Last recorded14,362 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 MG Roadster21,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNE 242B
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 14,362 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 14,360 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 14,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 14,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 14,137 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 14,042 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 13,978 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 13,811 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 13,699 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 13,647 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 13,342 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 13,316 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing lower trunion joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 13,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing lower trunion joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 13,219 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 13,110 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 12,946 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 12,672 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 12,527 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 12,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 12,378 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 12,082 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 11,793 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,381 miles

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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BNE 242B is a 1993 MG Roadster in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 BNE 242B, 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 BNE 242B registered?

BNE 242B is a 1993 MG Roadster, first registered on 4 October 1993.

Is BNE 242B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNE 242B shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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