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MGC 117D

1994 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,618 mi
Last recorded79,618 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1994 MG Roadster19,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGC 117D
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 79,618 miles

Coolant leak Radiator lower hose ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,045 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 78,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 12 May 2017 78,366 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 78,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,144 miles

nearside rear hub has slight oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 78,142 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 7 Nov 2013 77,864 miles

Slight play in o/s/f bottom swivel

Fail 15 Nov 2012 77,391 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both batteries are insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2012 77,391 miles

both batteries are insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2011 76,916 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 76,916 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 76,352 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 76,352 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 75,728 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 75,034 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 75,028 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 75,023 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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MGC 117D is a 1994 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1994 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 19,978 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 MGC 117D, 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 32 years old, this MG Roadster is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MGC 117D registered?

MGC 117D is a 1994 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is MGC 117D safe to buy?

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