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EUF 853L

1973 MG Roadster

Purple Petrol 1767cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

11,904 mi
Last recorded11,904 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1973 MG Roadster40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUF 853L
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,767cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 11,904 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

certain areas of under side of vehicle are heavily coated with underseal

Fail 21 Jul 2016 11,899 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported to rear pipe (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped rubbing on subframe (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle wheel weights hitting track rod end on rotation (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking union that goes onto the fuel pump (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

certain areas of under side of vehicle are heavily coated with underseal

Pass 25 Jun 2015 11,612 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 11,119 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 10,796 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 10,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corroshion to offside front floor pan not holed at this time

Pass 23 Jun 2011 9,436 miles

noise in steering coloum?

Pass 25 Jun 2010 8,695 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 8,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

o/s outer sill rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2009 6,985 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 6,973 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 6,301 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 6,073 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 5,003 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 5,003 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EUF 853L is a 1973 MG Roadster in Purple with a 1,767cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1973 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 40,282 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 EUF 853L, 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 53 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 EUF 853L registered?

EUF 853L is a 1973 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is EUF 853L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUF 853L shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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