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FMW 317D

1966 MG Magnette

Not stated Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,227 mi
Last recorded24,227 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1966 MG Magnette65,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 317D
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1966
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 24,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak!!!!!!

Fail 18 Jul 2014 24,194 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

engine oil leak!!!!!!

offside rear brake grabing slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2013 15,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 15,284 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 9,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 3,864 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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FMW 317D is a 1966 MG Magnette in Not stated with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1966 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 65,121 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 FMW 317D, 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 60 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FMW 317D registered?

FMW 317D is a 1966 MG Magnette, first registered on 1 May 1966.

Is FMW 317D safe to buy?

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