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EKO 735L

1972 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

321 mi
Last recorded321 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKO 735L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2019 321 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 235 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 6 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,583 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 92,579 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

brake padal has slightly long travel

Pass 18 Mar 2013 92,249 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 92,245 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front brake discs rusted

steering tight

Pass 21 Sep 2011 91,497 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 91,497 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,229 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 86,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 83,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre outer shoulder slightly worn

Fail 6 Aug 2009 83,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre outer shoulder slightly worn

Fail 8 Apr 2008 81,678 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside track rod end boot split

Pass 8 Apr 2008 81,678 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside track rod end boot split

Fail 3 Apr 2008 81,560 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 74,250 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 73,189 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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EKO 735L is a 1972 MG Roadster in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 EKO 735L, 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 EKO 735L registered?

EKO 735L is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 August 1972.

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