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WRV 257K

2000 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

6,898 mi
Last recorded6,898 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 MG Roadster11,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRV 257K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,778cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 6,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 6,154 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 5,646 miles

n/s/r oils seal has slight leak(rear axle)

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2020 4,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 4,731 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 4,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 3,921 miles

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear of gearbox area

slight leak from steering rack pinion gasket

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jul 2017 3,921 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear of gearbox area

slight leak from steering rack pinion gasket

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2016 1,683 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 1,660 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 570 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 238 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 70,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 70,000 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 May 2008 70,000 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 70,000 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 70,000 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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WRV 257K is a 2000 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WRV 257K, 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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WRV 257K is a 2000 MG Roadster, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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