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DSK 871

1991 MG Roadster

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,101 mi
Last recorded10,101 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 MG Roadster26,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSK 871
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 10,101 miles

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

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

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

There is imbalance in the rear service (foot) brake

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,727 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,586 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 9,586 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 9,286 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 9,286 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2009 8,358 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 8,358 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 7,550 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 6,976 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 6,111 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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DSK 871 is a 1991 MG Roadster in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 26,142 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 DSK 871, 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 35 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DSK 871 registered?

DSK 871 is a 1991 MG Roadster, first registered on 6 November 1991.

Is DSK 871 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSK 871 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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