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AEH 289C

1965 MG Roadster

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,206 mi
Last recorded6,206 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1965 MG Roadster26,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEH 289C
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 6,206 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 6,099 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 6,008 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 5,893 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 5,891 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 5,774 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 5,737 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 5,674 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 5,507 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 5,398 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 5,397 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 5,291 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 5,144 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake application is slightly uneven

nearside front wheel bearing sounds very slightly rough when wheel is rotated

Pass 14 Apr 2015 4,996 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 4,996 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 4,924 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight lift in both king pins

Pass 17 Apr 2013 4,689 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 4,547 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 4,420 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 4,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 4,080 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 3,921 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 3,587 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 3,317 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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AEH 289C is a 1965 MG Roadster in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1965 MG Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 26,614 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 AEH 289C, 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 61 years old, this MG Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AEH 289C registered?

AEH 289C is a 1965 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 January 1965.

Is AEH 289C safe to buy?

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