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SUV 671

1955 MG Magnette

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,617 mi
Last recorded1,617 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1955 MG Magnette56,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUV 671
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 1,617 miles

all suspension bushes perished

under body covered in under seal

Pass 3 Sep 2019 1,556 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 1,542 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 1,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2012 248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre tread cracked.

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 211 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre tread cracked.

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

Screw in offside rear tyre.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,180 miles

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

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

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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SUV 671 is a 1955 MG Magnette in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SUV 671, 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

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What year was SUV 671 registered?

SUV 671 is a 1955 MG Magnette, first registered on 27 April 1955.

Is SUV 671 safe to buy?

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