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DPB 48H

1993 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,722 mi
Last recorded21,722 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 MG Roadster21,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPB 48H
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 21,722 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from overdrive unit

Fail 12 Apr 2018 21,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from overdrive unit

Pass 31 Mar 2017 21,399 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 21,399 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 20,990 miles

Nearside Front washer jet poor

brake light switch slightly poor operation

Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,820 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight brake bind O/S/R

Unable to fully assess under body due to underseal

Fail 12 Mar 2015 20,820 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight brake bind O/S/R

Unable to fully assess under body due to underseal

Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,349 miles

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

Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wipers & washers poor

Fail 12 Mar 2014 20,346 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

windscreen wipers/washers poor

Pass 6 Mar 2013 19,815 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,800 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,589 miles

oil leaks--nsr shocker leaking--nsr tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Nov 2008 17,635 miles

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

both front king pins got lift in them

engine smokey

Fail 7 Nov 2008 17,635 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

both front king pins got lift in them

engine smokey

Pass 13 Nov 2007 16,699 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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DPB 48H is a 1993 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DPB 48H, 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 DPB 48H registered?

DPB 48H is a 1993 MG Roadster, first registered on 28 September 1993.

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