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TSL 415

2000 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,565 mi
Last recorded2,565 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 MG Roadster11,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSL 415
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 2,565 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 2,563 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 71% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2016 2,458 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 2,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) catching wheel (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2015 2,453 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 2,361 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 2,265 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 1,939 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 1,787 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 1,629 miles

All tyres getting perished .

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 1,629 miles

Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

All tyres getting perished .

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 1,518 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2009 1,515 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2008 1,389 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 1,260 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 1,093 miles

Nearside front top and bottom trunnion seals splitting out

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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TSL 415 is a 2000 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TSL 415, 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.

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What year was TSL 415 registered?

TSL 415 is a 2000 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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