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EEL 965C

1965 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,061 mi
Last recorded31,061 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1965 MG Roadster26,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEL 965C
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 31,061 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017 31,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing castle nut split pins missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.A.1b)

All Tyres slightly perished

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 31,010 miles

both bottom ball joints poor condition

near side front tyre perished poor condition

off side rear tyre perished poor condition

Pass 16 May 2015 30,883 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 30,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/F Tyre sidewall perished

O/S/R Tyre sidewall perished

Pass 7 May 2014 30,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

both N/S tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 May 2014 30,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

both N/S tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2013 30,615 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

numerous welding repairs

Fail 10 May 2013 30,603 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

numerous welding repairs

Pass 3 Mar 2012 30,365 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 30,348 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe has patch of petrol

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,009 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,623 miles

Slight lift (play) in trunion front both sides

Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,337 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 28,909 miles

floorpan chassis and inner wings have been welded

play in top steering column bush

Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,846 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2005 28,350 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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EEL 965C is a 1965 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EEL 965C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EEL 965C registered?

EEL 965C is a 1965 MG Roadster, first registered on 26 August 1965.

Is EEL 965C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEL 965C shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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