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BYU 271

1935 MG Magnette

Maroon Petrol 1283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,825 mi
Last recorded50,825 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1935 MG Magnette19,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYU 271
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1935
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,283cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 50,825 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

evidence of movement at steering box spline to drop arm, recommend further attention.

movement/free play in offside front king pin/hub area

oil leak, coolant leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,651 miles

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

exhaust system very close to nearside front leaf spring

Pass 4 May 2010 46,479 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

attention required - exhaust down pipe close to leaf spring mounting & leaking

attention required - nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

border line damage/leak/deterioration/crack in centre exhaust box, recommend attention

Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,743 miles

damage to centre exhaust box and slight leak

evidence of movement at steering box spline to drop arm

exhaust down pipe very close to leaf spring mount

movement at nearside front chassis leg to leaf spring mounting area (recommend attention)

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,287 miles

damage to centre exhaust box

movement at nearside front chassis leg to leaf spring mounting area (recommend attention)

offside front brake cable adjuster, adjusted beyond normal adjustment

Pass 20 Mar 2007 39,587 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to exhaust system and slight leak

evidence of movement steering box spline to drop arm

wear/movement in steering joints generally

Fail 20 Mar 2007 39,587 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

damage to exhaust system and slight leak

evidence of movement steering box spline to drop arm

wear/movement in steering joints generally

Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,435 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 35,435 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel spoke cracked (4.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

lift in both front king pins

rear leaf spring bolts would benifit from attention

rear leaf spring front eye bushes in poor condition

steering drag link would benifit from adjustment

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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BYU 271 is a 1935 MG Magnette in Maroon with a 1,283cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1935 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 19,560 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 BYU 271, 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 91 years old, this MG Magnette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYU 271 registered?

BYU 271 is a 1935 MG Magnette, first registered on 10 August 1935.

Is BYU 271 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYU 271 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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