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SFF 254

1994 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,345 mi
Last recorded5,345 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1994 MG Roadster19,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFF 254
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 5,345 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 4,998 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 4,998 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 4,850 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 4,823 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 4,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 4,799 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 4,694 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 4,646 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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SFF 254 is a 1994 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 19,978 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 SFF 254, 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 32 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SFF 254 registered?

SFF 254 is a 1994 MG Roadster, first registered on 16 August 1994.

Is SFF 254 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFF 254 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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