MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system very close to nearside front leaf spring
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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