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EYA 805C

1965 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,146 mi
Last recorded57,146 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1965 MG Mgb40,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYA 805C
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 57,146 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,313 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,858 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 55,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 53,747 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 53,746 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 52,554 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 51,004 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 49,298 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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EYA 805C is a 1965 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1965 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 40,751 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EYA 805C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 61 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EYA 805C?

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What year was EYA 805C registered?

EYA 805C is a 1965 MG Mgb, first registered on 6 July 1965.

Is EYA 805C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYA 805C shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EYA 805C have outstanding finance?

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