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VNP 702L

1998 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,154 mi
Last recorded7,154 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Roadster30,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNP 702L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 7,154 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 7,043 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 6,681 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot FRONT (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 6,680 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spoke excessively loose ALL SPOKES LOOSE AND NOT SEATED (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot FRONT (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 5,136 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 4,518 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear side markers not working

Fail 11 Feb 2015 4,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear side markers not working

Pass 18 Apr 2007 4,059 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 2,997 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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VNP 702L is a 1998 MG Roadster in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 30,567 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 VNP 702L, 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 28 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VNP 702L registered?

VNP 702L is a 1998 MG Roadster, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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