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EKH 212K

1996 MG Roadster

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,272 mi
Last recorded80,272 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 MG Roadster29,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 212K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,272 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 80,068 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,580 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Fail 9 Jul 2014 79,579 miles

Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,076 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 78,817 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 78,682 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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EKH 212K is a 1996 MG Roadster in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 29,530 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 EKH 212K, 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 30 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EKH 212K registered?

EKH 212K is a 1996 MG Roadster, first registered on 16 July 1996.

Is EKH 212K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKH 212K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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