1966 MG Roadster 1.8L Petrol · ENA 280D
1966 MG Roadster (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18 Jan 1966. Recorded mileage 12,178 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ROADSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1966 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ENA 280D Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 12,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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ENA 280D Mileage History
- 23/03/20061,144 mi
- 22/03/20072,609 mi+1,465 mi
- 26/03/20072,612 mi+3 mi
- 26/03/20072,612 mi
- 21/03/20083,613 mi+1,001 mi
- 31/03/200994,428 mi+90,815 mi
- 01/04/200994,428 mi
- 24/03/20105,185 mi-89,243 mi
- 23/03/20115,755 mi+570 mi
- 23/03/20126,640 mi+885 mi
- 24/03/20126,640 mi
- 30/03/20137,134 mi+494 mi
- 28/03/20147,621 mi+487 mi
- 28/03/20158,548 mi+927 mi
- 30/03/20169,266 mi+718 mi
- 10/03/20179,774 mi+508 mi
- 10/03/20179,774 mi
- 22/03/201810,072 mi+298 mi
- 27/03/201910,280 mi+208 mi
- 24/03/202010,652 mi+372 mi
- 24/03/202110,814 mi+162 mi
- 26/03/202211,028 mi+214 mi
- 06/03/202311,328 mi+300 mi
- 09/03/202311,345 mi+17 mi
- 16/04/202411,617 mi+272 mi
- 09/04/202511,996 mi+379 mi
- 10/04/202512,014 mi+18 mi
- 23/04/202612,174 mi+160 mi
- 27/04/202612,178 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 549 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
ENA 280D MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1966 Mg Roadster (ENA 280D) between March 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering inner sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii))”.
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