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PJG 88

1987 MG Magnette

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

22,226 mi
Last recorded22,226 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJG 88
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 22,226 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 22,228 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,235 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 21,320 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,703 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 20,703 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 20,179 miles

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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PJG 88 is a 1987 MG Magnette in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PJG 88, 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 39 years old, this MG Magnette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PJG 88 registered?

PJG 88 is a 1987 MG Magnette, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is PJG 88 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJG 88 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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