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FYF 306C

1965 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,844 mi
Last recorded69,844 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1965 MG Roadster26,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYF 306C
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 69,844 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,826 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 69,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 67,316 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FYF 306C is a 1965 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FYF 306C, 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 FYF 306C registered?

FYF 306C is a 1965 MG Roadster, first registered on 6 August 1965.

Is FYF 306C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYF 306C shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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