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EBW 130B

1964 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,711 mi
Last recorded69,711 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1964 MG Roadster34,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBW 130B
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 69,711 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 69,696 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,381 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,959 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 68,875 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (2.4.A.3)

fuel residue around fuel tank area's

offside front tyre is cracking & perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2015 68,854 miles

front and rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

nearside front outer track rod end seized may need attention soon

underside of vehicle may need attention soon

Fail 27 May 2015 68,840 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear tyres showing signs of deterioration

nearside front outer track rod end seized may need attention soon

underside of vehicle may need attention soon

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,810 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 68,808 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,803 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 68,801 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 67,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 67,885 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,891 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 67,888 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,876 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 67,874 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 67,842 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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EBW 130B is a 1964 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1964 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 34,996 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 EBW 130B, 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 62 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EBW 130B registered?

EBW 130B is a 1964 MG Roadster, first registered on 30 December 1964.

Is EBW 130B safe to buy?

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