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649 FMG

1955 MG Magnette

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,348 mi
Last recorded9,348 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1955 MG Magnette56,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration649 FMG
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1955
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 9,348 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 8,706 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 8,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2016 7,696 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

play inner rack joints

Fail 21 Mar 2016 7,696 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Lower and upper trunion

Offside Lower trunion

Offside Outer sill corroded

play inner rack joints

Pass 19 Dec 2014 6,849 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 4,935 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 4,449 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 3,988 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 3,988 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 3,403 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 2,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 1,253 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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649 FMG is a 1955 MG Magnette in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1955 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 56,678 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 649 FMG, 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 71 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 649 FMG registered?

649 FMG is a 1955 MG Magnette, first registered on 28 September 1955.

Is 649 FMG safe to buy?

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