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LMO 791

1955 MG Magnette

Grey Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,754 mi
Last recorded26,754 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1955 MG Magnette56,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMO 791
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,754 miles

clutch pedal - side play

handbrake lever - side play

nearside and offside front wheel bearings slight play

nearside and offside front wiper arms - play

offside front king pin slight vertical play

Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,844 miles

front axle beam corroded internally

handbrake lever side play

nearside and offside front wiper arms - play

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Mar 2013 25,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,014 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,863 miles

0ffside front mirror slightly insecure

long travel on handbrake

Fail 5 Mar 2012 24,861 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

0ffside front mirror slightly insecure

long travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,119 miles

nearside and offside front wiper arms - play

nearside front 'A' pillar corroded

offside rear hub backplate wet

rear diff grumbly on rotation

side play on handbrake lever

Fail 22 Feb 2011 23,117 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre exhaust joint minor blow

exhaust manifold area - blow - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front wiper arms - play

nearside front 'A' pillar corroded

offside rear hub backplate wet

rear diff grumbly on rotation

side play on handbrake lever

Pass 11 Feb 2010 21,766 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,564 miles

corrosion forming on lower edges of all doors

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroding

nearside rear valance cracked

offside rear axle hub seal weepy

offside rear damper weepy

rear crossover brake pipe corroded

slight play in upper steering column bush

Fail 19 Jan 2009 21,564 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

centre rearview mirror insecure - STRONG ADVICE

corrosion forming on lower edges of all doors

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroding

nearside rear valance cracked

offside rear axle hub seal weepy

offside rear damper weepy

offside rear damper weepy

rear crossover brake pipe corroded

slight play in upper steering column bush

Pass 14 Jan 2008 21,455 miles

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

nearside and offside rear wheel bearing noise ?

nearside front seat mount bracket (under vehicle) bent

offside front wiper arm play

runs on when ignition switched off

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2008 21,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside and offside rear wheel bearing noise ?

nearside front seat mount bracket (under vehicle) bent

offside front wiper arm play

runs on when ignition switched off

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2007 20,337 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 20,337 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 19,380 miles

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

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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LMO 791 is a 1955 MG Magnette in Grey with a 1,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1955 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 56,678 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 LMO 791, 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 71 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LMO 791 registered?

LMO 791 is a 1955 MG Magnette, first registered on 1 October 1955.

Is LMO 791 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMO 791 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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