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EAC 243T

1979 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,369 mi
Last recorded69,369 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 MG Roadster44,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAC 243T
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 69,369 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 69,352 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,694 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 67,840 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 67,826 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,870 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 66,205 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 66,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,337 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,410 miles

Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated.

Hand brake cable mounting deteriorated.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 63,818 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,040 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 62,115 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,674 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 59,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust brackets at rear worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,076 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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EAC 243T is a 1979 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1979 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 44,852 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 EAC 243T, 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 47 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EAC 243T registered?

EAC 243T is a 1979 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is EAC 243T safe to buy?

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