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779 UYX

1955 MG Magnette

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,065 mi
Last recorded68,065 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1955 MG Magnette56,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration779 UYX
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 68,065 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,697 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,463 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 61,421 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,093 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 57,195 miles

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

poor washer o/s 2/f no plate damage 3/poor fog warning light 4/ brake pedal rubber worn 5/play rack 6/play king pins

Fail 27 Nov 2007 57,195 miles

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

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

poor washer o/s 2/f no plate damage 3/poor fog warning light 4/ brake pedal rubber worn 5/play rack 6/play king pins

Pass 24 Nov 2006 56,706 miles

brake pedal travrl

Fail 22 Nov 2006 56,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

play rack †f/susp close to bump stops †slight play trunions †o/s/r door diff close †

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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779 UYX is a 1955 MG Magnette in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 779 UYX, 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 779 UYX registered?

779 UYX is a 1955 MG Magnette, first registered on 27 June 1955.

Is 779 UYX safe to buy?

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