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JFT 211N

2000 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

14,534 mi
Last recorded14,534 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 MG Roadster11,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFT 211N
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 14,534 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 14,533 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 13,126 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 12,888 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 12,529 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 12,529 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 11,428 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 11,428 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 10,831 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 9,068 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 8,396 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes front to rear cover in wax oil

Pass 1 Jun 2015 7,807 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 7,807 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

both front sills heavily corroded and holed

both front wings are heavily corroded and not attched at bottom

Fail 2 Dec 2014 7,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front wings badly corroded

o/s/r quarter panel corroded

slight wear in both front stub pins

various components under vehichle badly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 7,662 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wings corroded and holed

offside rear outer quarter panel corroded and holed

Fail 15 Jul 2013 7,662 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wings corroded and holed

offside rear outer quarter panel corroded and holed

Pass 17 Jul 2012 7,179 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 7,179 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 6,784 miles

front wipers poor

Fail 22 Jul 2011 6,784 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 6,071 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 5,720 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 5,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 4,773 miles

unable to properly check underside of vehicle due to extensive covering of underseal

Fail 3 Jun 2008 4,773 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

unable to properly check underside of vehicle due to extensive covering of underseal

reversing lights staying on

Pass 25 Jun 2007 4,278 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 4,278 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

all under carriage very very heavily under sealed at time of this test

n/s and o/s front upper and lower trunions very slight lift

Pass 13 Jul 2006 4,049 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 4,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust rusty froont †rack noisy MONITOR

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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JFT 211N is a 2000 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2000 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 11,744 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 JFT 211N, 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 26 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JFT 211N registered?

JFT 211N is a 2000 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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