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FWW 531L

2002 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,427 mi
Last recorded56,427 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Roadster18,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 531L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 56,427 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 56,259 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 56,146 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,672 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 55,648 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 55,648 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 55,648 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 55,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,644 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,641 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 55,638 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,616 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 55,603 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 55,571 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 55,547 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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FWW 531L is a 2002 MG Roadster in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWW 531L, 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 FWW 531L registered?

FWW 531L is a 2002 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is FWW 531L safe to buy?

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