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679 LME

1957 MG Magnette

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,275 mi
Last recorded11,275 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1957 MG Magnette50,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration679 LME
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2016 11,275 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps dull on dipped beam pattern reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 9,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Head lamps pattern worn

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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679 LME is a 1957 MG Magnette in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 679 LME, 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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What year was 679 LME registered?

679 LME is a 1957 MG Magnette, first registered on 27 June 1957.

Is 679 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for 679 LME shows 2 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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