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EKH 174K

1994 MG Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

47,433 mi
Last recorded47,433 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 MG Roadster19,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 174K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,433 miles

Offside Rear anti roll bar damper slightly leaking

Oil leak ()

offside & nearside floor panel is corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 47,354 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear anti roll bar damper slightly leaking

Oil leak ()

offside & nearside floor panel is corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 47,320 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 47,150 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 47,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 45,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 45,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 44,154 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,866 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 42,863 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,256 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

servo pipe starting to perrish

Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,374 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 40,374 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,061 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,597 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,976 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 35,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

strongly adv front propshaft flange loose at bolts....adv front suspension requires greasing....

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 174K is a 1994 MG Roadster in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1994 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 19,978 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 EKH 174K, 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 32 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EKH 174K is a 1994 MG Roadster, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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