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KMC 113C

1965 MG Roadster

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,382 mi
Last recorded92,382 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1965 MG Roadster26,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMC 113C
MakeMG
ModelRoadster
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 92,382 miles

Coolant leak from bottom of radiator

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak at front possibly main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 91,402 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak possibly from bottom radiator hose onto radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyres over 15 years old , rear tyres are 12 years old

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak at front possibly main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brake imbalance high (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 90,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 89,405 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 88,091 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 85,441 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 84,168 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,953 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,869 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 83,776 miles

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking oil

Fail 19 Feb 2016 83,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking oil

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,155 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 83,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 82,888 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2012 82,523 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 82,523 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 82,082 miles

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

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

rear springs appear weak

Pass 17 May 2010 81,407 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

handbrake cable touching exhaust

Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 77,665 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 77,664 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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KMC 113C is a 1965 MG Roadster in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KMC 113C, 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 KMC 113C registered?

KMC 113C is a 1965 MG Roadster, first registered on 4 February 1965.

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