48 Model Years Analyzed
MG Roadster
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1956-2015), based on 249 DVSA recorded tests.
86.3%
Average Pass Rate
48
Model Years
0k
Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
1971 MG Roadster MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
1 tests
2 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
3 tests
5 tests
7 tests
7 tests
5 tests
6 tests
9 tests
9 tests
8 tests
9 tests
8 tests
3 tests
1 tests
3 tests
3 tests
1 tests
3 tests
4 tests
3 tests
5 tests
5 tests
6 tests
10 tests
3 tests
2 tests
1 tests
8 tests
9 tests
13 tests
17 tests
11 tests
9 tests
5 tests
13 tests
5 tests
5 tests
6 tests
3 tests
3 tests
1 tests
2 tests
2 tests
2 tests
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
- 2Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.
- 3Audible warning inoperative
- 4Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- 5A wheel bearing excessively rough
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a MG Roadster?
The MG Roadster has an average 86.3% MOT pass rate across model years 1956 to 2015, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a MG Roadster?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the MG Roadster across all years are: fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., audible warning inoperative. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which MG Roadster year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific MG Roadster model years.