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988 YUC

1978 MG Magnette

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,793 mi
Last recorded11,793 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
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Vehicle Details

Registration988 YUC
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 11,793 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 11,119 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 11,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 10,546 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 10,545 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 10,160 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 10,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 58,104 miles

both front floors corroded but not holed at present

Pass 7 Jul 2009 24,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

vehicle very dry on underbody

Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,480 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 24,480 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 22,683 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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988 YUC is a 1978 MG Magnette in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 988 YUC, 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 48 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 988 YUC registered?

988 YUC is a 1978 MG Magnette, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is 988 YUC safe to buy?

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