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553 UXB

1958 MG Magnette

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,388 mi
Last recorded1,388 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1958 MG Magnette52,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration553 UXB
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1958
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 1,388 miles

general welded repairs

slight lift offside front suspension

Pass 17 Aug 2011 1,295 miles

general welded repairs

slight lift offside front suspension

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

suspension bushes perished

Pass 26 Jul 2010 1,262 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 1,236 miles

Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 1,200 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 1,200 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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553 UXB is a 1958 MG Magnette in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1958 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 52,404 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 Magnette fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 151 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 553 UXB, 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 68 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 553 UXB registered?

553 UXB is a 1958 MG Magnette, first registered on 1 February 1958.

Is 553 UXB safe to buy?

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