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OCP 81J

1994 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,601 mi
Last recorded3,601 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 MG Roadster19,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCP 81J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 3,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel slight damage

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 29 Apr 2022 532 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed/treated

Pass 9 Jul 2019 96,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in N/S/F O/S/F king pins

Fail 3 Jul 2019 96,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Play in N/S/F O/S/F king pins

Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,293 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 93,252 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Broken bracket (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,022 miles

n/s king pin bottom bush worn

Fail 27 Apr 2016 91,022 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wipers do not work (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s king pin bottom bush worn

Pass 12 May 2015 90,259 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 90,086 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 89,565 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 89,565 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 89,295 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 89,295 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 88,668 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 87,269 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 85,756 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 85,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1) DANGEROUS

front springs weak and front bump stops missing

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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OCP 81J is a 1994 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCP 81J, 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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What year was OCP 81J registered?

OCP 81J is a 1994 MG Roadster, first registered on 29 July 1994.

Is OCP 81J safe to buy?

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