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BRU 331K

1999 MG Roadster

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,022 mi
Last recorded97,022 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 MG Roadster20,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 331K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2019 97,022 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 92,667 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 92,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 92,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 92,546 miles

parking brake on limit

shackle pin bushes worn

Fail 7 Oct 2015 92,546 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

parking brake on limit

shackle pin bushes worn

Pass 23 Jul 2014 87,191 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 86,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 86,924 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 86,859 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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BRU 331K is a 1999 MG Roadster in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 20,480 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 BRU 331K, 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 27 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BRU 331K registered?

BRU 331K is a 1999 MG Roadster, first registered on 23 March 1999.

Is BRU 331K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRU 331K shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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