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EME 14J

1978 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,903 mi
Last recorded2,903 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1978 MG Roadster40,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEME 14J
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 May 2025 2,903 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 99,412 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 92,973 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 89,553 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 85,441 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 83,702 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 76,164 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,623 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 62,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,054 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 38,189 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 31,581 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,007 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,614 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,454 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 20,890 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2008 17,316 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 13,730 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2006 12,475 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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EME 14J is a 1978 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 40,952 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 EME 14J, 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 48 years old, this MG Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EME 14J registered?

EME 14J is a 1978 MG Roadster, first registered on 31 August 1978.

Is EME 14J safe to buy?

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