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TTO 197R

1998 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,103 mi
Last recorded99,103 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Roadster30,567 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTO 197R
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 99,103 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 99,041 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 98,961 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 98,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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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TTO 197R is a 1998 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 30,567 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 TTO 197R, 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 28 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TTO 197R registered?

TTO 197R is a 1998 MG Roadster, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is TTO 197R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TTO 197R shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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