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BKU 126B

2003 MG Roadster

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

3,275 mi
Last recorded3,275 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 MG Roadster13,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKU 126B
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 3,275 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 3,275 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 3,194 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 2,955 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 2,808 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 2,654 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 2,615 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 2,589 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 2,487 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 2,220 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coolant leak?

Pass 15 Mar 2008 1,625 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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BKU 126B is a 2003 MG Roadster in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 13,370 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 BKU 126B, 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 23 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BKU 126B registered?

BKU 126B is a 2003 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BKU 126B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKU 126B shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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