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OSK 686

1992 MG Magnette

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190 mi
Last recorded190 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSK 686
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 190 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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OSK 686 is a 1992 MG Magnette in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OSK 686, 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 34 years old, this MG Magnette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OSK 686 registered?

OSK 686 is a 1992 MG Magnette, first registered on 17 April 1992.

Is OSK 686 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSK 686 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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