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EXG 893K

1972 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,249 mi
Last recorded10,249 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 MG Roadster39,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXG 893K
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 10,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 6,330 miles

both front head lamp aim image becoming hazy

both near side front and offside front floor corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2016 6,330 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both near side front and off side front wheel bearings have slight play

both near side front and offside front floor corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 5,652 miles

front king pins have slight play

unabel to completely asess underside due to exessive rustproofing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 4,631 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 3,805 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 2,131 miles

near side front wheel bearing may require adjustment

rear brakes may require servising

rear upper shocker mounting chassis becoming corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2007 258 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 143 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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EXG 893K is a 1972 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EXG 893K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EXG 893K registered?

EXG 893K is a 1972 MG Roadster, first registered on 15 May 1972.

Is EXG 893K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXG 893K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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