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AAS 491

2002 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,331 mi
Last recorded47,331 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Roadster18,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAS 491
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,331 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,296 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

all sterring joints have slight play

Fail 3 Aug 2012 47,293 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

all sterring joints have slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,266 miles

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

indicators front white and rear red

nearside wiper torn

oil leak

play at steering wheel

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,147 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 47,118 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly corroded (3.6.G.1b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,086 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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AAS 491 is a 2002 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 18,629 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 AAS 491, 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 24 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AAS 491 registered?

AAS 491 is a 2002 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is AAS 491 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAS 491 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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