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406 MMK

1957 MG Magnette

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,749 mi
Last recorded6,749 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1957 MG Magnette50,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration406 MMK
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 6,749 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 1,812 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 986 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,980 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rubber pipe from fuel pump perished ;

slight play in both front suspension king pins ;

Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,506 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,764 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,816 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2006 24,883 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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406 MMK is a 1957 MG Magnette in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1957 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 50,804 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 406 MMK, 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 69 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 406 MMK?

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What year was 406 MMK registered?

406 MMK is a 1957 MG Magnette, first registered on 24 October 1957.

Is 406 MMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 406 MMK 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.

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