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279 EVD

1993 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,165 mi
Last recorded8,165 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 MG Roadster21,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration279 EVD
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 8,165 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 7,158 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 6,625 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 5,838 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 5,838 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure calliper (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 5,484 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 4,859 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 4,303 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 3,781 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 2,487 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 1,507 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 5 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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279 EVD is a 1993 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1993 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 21,440 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 279 EVD, 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 33 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 279 EVD registered?

279 EVD is a 1993 MG Roadster, first registered on 14 October 1993.

Is 279 EVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 279 EVD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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