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ECV 642C

1988 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,669 mi
Last recorded81,669 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 MG Roadster60,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECV 642C
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 81,669 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 81,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 80,624 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 80,621 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,376 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 80,366 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,210 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,457 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 76,332 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 72,927 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 70,379 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 66,412 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 65,024 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 62,216 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2006 62,143 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

advise severe oil leak from diff!

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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ECV 642C is a 1988 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1988 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 60,367 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 ECV 642C, 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 38 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 ECV 642C registered?

ECV 642C is a 1988 MG Roadster, first registered on 5 May 1988.

Is ECV 642C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECV 642C 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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