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88 AKX

1956 MG Magnette

Cream Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,652 mi
Last recorded23,652 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1956 MG Magnette39,475 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 AKX
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1956
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,652 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,000 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 72,804 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 72,175 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 72,153 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2008 71,077 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 69,707 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 68,040 miles

oil leak

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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88 AKX is a 1956 MG Magnette in Cream with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1956 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 39,475 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 88 AKX, 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 70 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 88 AKX?

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What year was 88 AKX registered?

88 AKX is a 1956 MG Magnette, first registered on 1 December 1956.

Is 88 AKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 AKX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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