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OSL 954

2000 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,554 mi
Last recorded70,554 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 MG Roadster11,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSL 954
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,554 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 70,553 miles

Nearside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 70,297 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 70,287 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,374 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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OSL 954 is a 2000 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OSL 954, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OSL 954 registered?

OSL 954 is a 2000 MG Roadster, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is OSL 954 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSL 954 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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