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NEG 182E

2003 MG Roadster

Silver Petrol 3958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,435 mi
Last recorded16,435 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Roadster13,370 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEG 182E
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 16,435 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 16,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 14,829 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 14,815 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 14,403 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 13,862 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 12,853 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 12,845 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 12,131 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 12,131 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 11,477 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly torn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front upper suspension joint bush worn & near fail limit

Pass 5 May 2010 10,778 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 10,276 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,839 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 8,486 miles

offside track rod end worn & near fail limit

Pass 15 Feb 2006 7,623 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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NEG 182E is a 2003 MG Roadster in Silver with a 3,958cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 NEG 182E, 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 NEG 182E registered?

NEG 182E is a 2003 MG Roadster, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is NEG 182E safe to buy?

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