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ORU 855

1954 MG Magnette

Grey Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,545 mi
Last recorded47,545 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1954 MG Magnette60,356 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORU 855
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1954
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 47,545 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 46,775 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,203 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,512 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 45,510 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,271 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 44,257 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 42,694 miles

o/s front floor brace corroded

slight play in all front suspension joints and bushes

under vehicle covered in schutz

Pass 13 Apr 2006 41,620 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 41,620 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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ORU 855 is a 1954 MG Magnette in Grey with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1954 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 60,356 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 ORU 855, 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 72 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ORU 855 registered?

ORU 855 is a 1954 MG Magnette, first registered on 6 July 1954.

Is ORU 855 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORU 855 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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