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ERL 532K

2001 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,469 mi
Last recorded79,469 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Roadster20,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERL 532K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 79,469 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 79,042 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 78,818 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 78,773 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,776 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 77,742 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 77,733 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 7 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

both front shock absorber mounting plate require longer bolts

gear box oil leak

n/s/f brake hose requires mounting

Fail 6 Jul 2010 77,250 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

both front shock absorber mounting plate require longer bolts

gear box oil leak

n/s/f brake hose requires mounting

o/s/f tyre starting to perish but no cords visable at present

Pass 18 Aug 2008 76,864 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 76,626 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 76,626 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 76,270 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 76,270 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear propshaft bolts loose

slight slack rear u/j.

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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ERL 532K is a 2001 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ERL 532K, 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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ERL 532K is a 2001 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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