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RKY 909R

1996 MG B Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,568 mi
Last recorded20,568 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKY 909R
MakeMG
ModelB Roadster
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 20,568 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 19,834 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 19,834 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,834 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 17,419 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 16,068 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 14,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,329 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,198 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 11,219 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 9,744 miles

How Reliable is the MG B Roadster?

Based on 3,612 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
401
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 81
brake binding 75
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Stop lamp not working 64
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 57
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RKY 909R is a 1996 MG B Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

The most common reason a MG B Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RKY 909R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 30 years old, this MG B Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RKY 909R registered?

RKY 909R is a 1996 MG B Roadster, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is RKY 909R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKY 909R shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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