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XSK 886

1992 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,642 mi
Last recorded89,642 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 MG Roadster21,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSK 886
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,642 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 89,615 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 89,587 miles

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,437 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 89,419 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 89,056 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 88,771 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 87,841 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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XSK 886 is a 1992 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 21,490 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 XSK 886, 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 34 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XSK 886 registered?

XSK 886 is a 1992 MG Roadster, first registered on 7 July 1992.

Is XSK 886 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSK 886 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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