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ELN 566C

1965 MG Sports

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,440 mi
Last recorded67,440 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELN 566C
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 67,440 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 64,373 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 59,363 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,636 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2010 55,618 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)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 55,618 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,283 miles

corrosion at rear spring front mount area's

hole at offside front floor

Pass 12 Sep 2007 55,201 miles

engine gear box and differential oil

front inner wheel arches starting to corrode

offside front floor corroded

rear axle check straps perrished

Pass 17 May 2006 54,550 miles

How Reliable is the MG Sports?

Based on 910 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Horn not working 11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
brake recording little or no effort 11
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ELN 566C is a 1965 MG Sports in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELN 566C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ELN 566C?

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What year was ELN 566C registered?

ELN 566C is a 1965 MG Sports, first registered on 26 May 1965.

Is ELN 566C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELN 566C 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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