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EKH 162K

1993 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,683 mi
Last recorded49,683 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 MG Roadster21,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 162K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 49,683 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 49,659 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 48,710 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 48,246 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 48,229 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel spokes lose make the complete wheel flex under load

Pass 10 May 2019 47,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN SEALANT (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE PRESERVED IN SEALANT

Pass 18 May 2018 47,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 46,896 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,367 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2014 44,980 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 44,134 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 43,230 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 42,541 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 41,525 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 39,979 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 37,154 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,921 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,558 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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EKH 162K is a 1993 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EKH 162K, 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 EKH 162K registered?

EKH 162K is a 1993 MG Roadster, first registered on 2 June 1993.

Is EKH 162K safe to buy?

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