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FUU 580C

1965 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

14,899 mi
Last recorded14,899 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1965 MG Roadster26,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUU 580C
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 14,899 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 12,608 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 10,385 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 7,250 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 6,176 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 5,483 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 5,483 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 5,106 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 3,922 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 3,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure Wheel loose (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure Wheel loose (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 2,918 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 2,918 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 1,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 932 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 169 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 1 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,252 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,252 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,251 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,251 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,252 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 48,252 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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FUU 580C is a 1965 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FUU 580C, 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 FUU 580C registered?

FUU 580C is a 1965 MG Roadster, first registered on 1 June 1965.

Is FUU 580C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUU 580C shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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