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SRY 823

1957 MG Magnette

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

42,325 mi
Last recorded42,325 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1957 MG Magnette50,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRY 823
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1957
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 42,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 42,324 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 41,907 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 41,489 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 41,485 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,125 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 41,125 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 40,566 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2011
Fail 12 Apr 2011

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,116 miles

front no-plate slightly damaged

nearside front steering rack gator slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2009 40,073 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 40,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,056 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 40,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,035 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 40,035 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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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SRY 823 is a 1957 MG Magnette in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1957 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 50,804 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 SRY 823, 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 69 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SRY 823 registered?

SRY 823 is a 1957 MG Magnette, first registered on 19 December 1957.

Is SRY 823 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SRY 823 shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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