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389 MMP

1983 MG Magnette

Beige Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,967 mi
Last recorded81,967 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration389 MMP
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2013 81,967 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 78,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,188 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,647 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 35,586 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded recommend attention.

Brakes should be checked and serviced.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,373 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 47,916 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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389 MMP is a 1983 MG Magnette in Beige with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 389 MMP, 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 43 years old, this MG Magnette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 389 MMP registered?

389 MMP is a 1983 MG Magnette, first registered on 21 September 1983.

Is 389 MMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 389 MMP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 389 MMP have outstanding finance?

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