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388 APC

1956 MG Magnette

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,033 mi
Last recorded52,033 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1956 MG Magnette39,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration388 APC
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1956
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 52,033 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 45,353 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 43,012 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 41,187 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 38,268 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,939 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 34,937 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 34,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 33,320 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 33,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,897 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 23,187 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 19,836 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,230 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 17,584 miles

How Reliable is the MG Magnette?

Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 613 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
415
Miles/Year
92
Year Lifespan
613
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 151
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 118
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
brake binding 82
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
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388 APC is a 1956 MG Magnette in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1956 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 39,475 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Magnette fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 388 APC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Magnette typically stays on UK roads for around 92 years. At 70 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 388 APC registered?

388 APC is a 1956 MG Magnette, first registered on 7 March 1956.

Is 388 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 388 APC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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