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RAU 798M

1999 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,192 mi
Last recorded12,192 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 MG Roadster20,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 798M
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,192 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 10,279 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 9,280 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 9,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 7,041 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 6,489 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 6,022 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 6,022 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 6,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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RAU 798M is a 1999 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 20,480 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 RAU 798M, 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 27 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 RAU 798M registered?

RAU 798M is a 1999 MG Roadster, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is RAU 798M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAU 798M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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