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RLL 50

1955 MG Magnette

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,695 mi
Last recorded88,695 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1955 MG Magnette56,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLL 50
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 88,695 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,650 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,601 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,976 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 75,271 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 75,271 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,112 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 73,081 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 73,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

near-side halfshaft oil leak †off-side flexible hose rubs wheel

Fail 26 Jul 2006 72,118 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight lift off-side king pin

Pass 26 Jul 2006 72,118 miles

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

slight lift off-side king pin

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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RLL 50 is a 1955 MG Magnette in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RLL 50, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RLL 50?

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What year was RLL 50 registered?

RLL 50 is a 1955 MG Magnette, first registered on 1 July 1955.

Is RLL 50 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLL 50 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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