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FFL 785D

1966 MG Sports

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,842 mi
Last recorded78,842 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFL 785D
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year1966
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 78,842 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 78,413 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,210 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 78,147 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 77,903 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 77,903 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 77,539 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 76,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,948 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 75,421 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,542 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 74,542 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,559 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,555 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 72,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,178 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 71,949 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 71,949 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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FFL 785D is a 1966 MG Sports in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FFL 785D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FFL 785D registered?

FFL 785D is a 1966 MG Sports, first registered on 1 July 1966.

Is FFL 785D safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFL 785D shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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