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EES 507W

1980 MG Roadster

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,168 mi
Last recorded79,168 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 1980 MG Roadster48,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEES 507W
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 79,168 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing in engine bay holed slightly (double skinned) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,301 miles

Offside Front Inner wing has a small hole in the engine bay, this area is double skinned

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 78,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner wing in engine bay holed slightly (double skinned)

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

exhaust holed and bolts missing causing leak

offside jacking point corroded and holed

Pass 9 Feb 2018 77,420 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 76,668 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,569 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,830 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 75,735 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 75,209 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 74,846 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,943 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,699 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 73,202 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 73,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 72,963 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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EES 507W is a 1980 MG Roadster in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1980 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 48,973 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 EES 507W, 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 46 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EES 507W registered?

EES 507W is a 1980 MG Roadster, first registered on 22 August 1980.

Is EES 507W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EES 507W shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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