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EKP 272K

1983 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,472 mi
Last recorded70,472 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1983 MG Roadster69,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 272K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,472 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 70,412 miles

slight play front kingpins

Fail 5 Oct 2015 70,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play front kingpins

Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,180 miles

slight play steering column

Pass 9 Aug 2013 69,892 miles

slight play in offside and nearside front kin pins

slight play in steering column

Fail 8 Aug 2013 69,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in offside and nearside front kin pins

slight play in steering column

Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,066 miles

slight play steering column

Fail 7 Aug 2012 69,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play steering column

Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,481 miles

fuel tank stained

slight lift king pins

Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,879 miles

slight play front king pins

Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,242 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 66,242 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,648 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 65,648 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 65,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 64,790 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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EKP 272K is a 1983 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1983 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 69,892 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 EKP 272K, 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 43 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EKP 272K registered?

EKP 272K is a 1983 MG Roadster, first registered on 22 July 1983.

Is EKP 272K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKP 272K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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