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YTA 227L

1993 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,781 mi
Last recorded42,781 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1993 MG Roadster21,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 227L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 42,781 miles

wiper blades split

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 42,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

wiper blades split

Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,532 miles

rear fuel line rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2017 42,532 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported head lamp (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear fuel line rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2016 42,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 18 Aug 2016 42,505 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 25 Aug 2015 42,364 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,158 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,678 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

underbody coverd in undersill

Fail 15 Aug 2012 41,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F SUSPENSION.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 41,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F SUSPENSION.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,283 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,891 miles

advise water leak water pump area

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,464 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 400,000 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 40,000 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 May 2006 39,003 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 38,396 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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YTA 227L is a 1993 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YTA 227L, 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 YTA 227L registered?

YTA 227L is a 1993 MG Roadster, first registered on 24 July 1993.

Is YTA 227L safe to buy?

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