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PAS 886

2003 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,649 mi
Last recorded86,649 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 MG Roadster13,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAS 886
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 86,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 85,905 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 85,877 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 84,553 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 82,077 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 81,108 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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PAS 886 is a 2003 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PAS 886, 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 PAS 886 registered?

PAS 886 is a 2003 MG Roadster, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is PAS 886 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAS 886 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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