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EHP 776C

1997 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,637 mi
Last recorded89,637 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 MG Roadster24,019 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHP 776C
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 89,637 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 89,603 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 89,198 miles

Clutch fluid leak

Offside Front Kingpin slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2019 89,196 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Service brake lagging in operation Application uneven (1.2.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Bolt not fully tight (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation Application uneven (1.2.1 (d))

Clutch fluid leak

Offside Front Kingpin slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,112 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 89,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 89,033 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 3 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

steering wheel cover cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2017 89,033 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 3 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

steering wheel cover cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2016 88,929 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak brake back plate not affecting brake ()

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced reflector poor bottom edge & slightly rotated (1.7.5a)

steering wheel cover cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2015 88,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil at n/s rear brake back plate

steering wheel plastic rim small cracks

Pass 28 Jul 2014 88,655 miles

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

oil leak n/s rear brake backplate

steering wheel plastic small cracks

Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak at near side rear brake back plate.

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering wheel has cracks in the outer coating.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear propshaft u/j slight play.

slight cracks in plastic rim.

slight fluid leak at clutch slave cylinder.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,100 miles

Slight oil leak at near side rear brake back plate.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 88,046 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

oil leak at n/s rear brake back plate.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 88,046 miles

oil leak at n/s rear brake back plate.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,976 miles

Propshaft component defective

very slight bind o/s rear brake.

Fail 6 Jul 2007 87,855 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

servo hose getting frail

Pass 6 Jul 2007 87,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

servo hose getting frail

Pass 20 Jun 2006 87,519 miles

16% Inbalance front brakes

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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EHP 776C is a 1997 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 24,019 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 EHP 776C, 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 29 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EHP 776C is a 1997 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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