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ULB 89W

2000 MG Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,569 mi
Last recorded70,569 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 MG Roadster11,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULB 89W
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,569 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 70,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,439 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 70,160 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 70,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 70,140 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,967 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 69,967 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 69,204 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 65,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise both front tyres cut/cracked on outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2006 65,766 miles

advise both front tyres cut/cracked on outer sidewalls

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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ULB 89W is a 2000 MG Roadster in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ULB 89W, 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 ULB 89W registered?

ULB 89W is a 2000 MG Roadster, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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