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BAS 508

2001 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,552 mi
Last recorded50,552 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Roadster20,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAS 508
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 50,552 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear shockabsorber link worn

Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,213 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 42,028 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 35,686 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,686 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 30,869 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 25,022 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 21,476 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,476 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 14,692 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 9,400 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 5,692 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 1,921 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,849 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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BAS 508 is a 2001 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 20,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAS 508, 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 25 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BAS 508 registered?

BAS 508 is a 2001 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is BAS 508 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAS 508 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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