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PYP 584L

1973 MG Magnette

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,502 mi
Last recorded73,502 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYP 584L
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 73,502 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,332 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,248 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 73,245 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,980 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 72,976 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,969 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,565 miles

both rear axle leather straps perishing

coolant leak from engine area (radiator)?

noise from engine area (waterpump).

oil leak from engine area

slight play in nearside front (upper) kingpin

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,066 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sills

fan blade bushs worn

o/s lower trunion rubbers splitting

rear springs poor

Pass 14 Jan 2010 72,040 miles

noise from engine emitting from worn bushes located in cooling fan (fan blade bushes).

Fail 7 Jan 2010 72,040 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake balance high (but within limits).

noise from engine emitting from worn bushes located in cooling fan (fan blade bushes).

Pass 7 Jan 2009 71,267 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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PYP 584L is a 1973 MG Magnette in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYP 584L, 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 53 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 PYP 584L registered?

PYP 584L is a 1973 MG Magnette, first registered on 19 January 1973.

Is PYP 584L safe to buy?

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