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PAS 290

2004 MG Roadster

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,517 mi
Last recorded4,517 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Roadster11,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAS 290
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 4,517 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 3,172 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 3,159 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 2,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 2,952 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 2,932 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 2,725 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 2,725 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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PAS 290 is a 2004 MG Roadster in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 11,378 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 PAS 290, 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 22 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PAS 290 registered?

PAS 290 is a 2004 MG Roadster, first registered on 2 April 2004.

Is PAS 290 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAS 290 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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