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EKH 258K

1972 MG Roadster

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,179 mi
Last recorded42,179 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 258K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 42,179 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 41,890 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 41,028 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 40,264 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 39,699 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 38,857 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 38,536 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 38,270 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,023 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 38,022 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,634 miles

N/S/F Inner steering rack ball joint has slight play

Vehicle has slight play in nearside front lower king pin bush

Pass 25 Apr 2014 36,850 miles

Has slight play in front suspension king pin lower bush.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,271 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,173 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in both front suspension king pin lower bushes.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 33,576 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 33,394 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,086 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 258K is a 1972 MG Roadster in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1972 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 39,049 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 258K, 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 54 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EKH 258K registered?

EKH 258K is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 30 December 1972.

Is EKH 258K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKH 258K shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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