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ESK 521

1990 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,594 mi
Last recorded28,594 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 MG Roadster28,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESK 521
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 28,594 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 26,835 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 24,915 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 23,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 21,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 18,766 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 17,024 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 14,688 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.7mm Right On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 10,757 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2017 7,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2016 5,388 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 3,814 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 2,305 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,246 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 34,457 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,805 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 29,244 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 25,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,791 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 18,637 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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ESK 521 is a 1990 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 28,553 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 ESK 521, 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 36 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 ESK 521 registered?

ESK 521 is a 1990 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 December 1990.

Is ESK 521 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESK 521 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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