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EAU 831T

1977 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,235 mi
Last recorded85,235 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1977 MG Roadster27,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAU 831T
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 85,235 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 84,886 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 84,091 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,619 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 82,719 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 80,824 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,644 miles

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 30 Apr 2010 77,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 77,698 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 77,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2009 77,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 76,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 76,705 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 74,870 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 74,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EAU 831T is a 1977 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1977 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 27,989 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 EAU 831T, 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 49 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EAU 831T registered?

EAU 831T is a 1977 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is EAU 831T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAU 831T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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