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RVP 238G

1993 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

10,353 mi
Last recorded10,353 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 1993 MG Roadster21,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVP 238G
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 10,353 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 10,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working arm loose (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire near exhaust mainfold (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 10,060 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 10,047 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2009 10,004 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 9,949 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 9,825 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 9,758 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

fuel pump may be leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2007 9,681 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 9,681 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 9,452 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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RVP 238G is a 1993 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RVP 238G, 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 RVP 238G registered?

RVP 238G is a 1993 MG Roadster, first registered on 5 May 1993.

Is RVP 238G safe to buy?

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