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TEU 312C

2005 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

8,162 mi
Last recorded8,162 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Roadster12,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEU 312C
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 8,162 miles

Offside Rear brake slight sticking

Pass 9 May 2016 8,031 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 7,969 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 7,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 7,852 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 7,758 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 7,647 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 7,610 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 7,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 9 May 2011 7,418 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

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

Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 7,360 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 7,275 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 7,108 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 6,939 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 6,929 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension King Pin has Slight Play

Offside and Nearside Front Road Wheels have slight play on Centre Hubs

Oil leak

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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TEU 312C is a 2005 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 12,079 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 TEU 312C, 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 21 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TEU 312C registered?

TEU 312C is a 2005 MG Roadster, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is TEU 312C safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEU 312C shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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