MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,353 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
slight noise on o/s front wheel bearing
wiring through out vehicle is in a poor condition
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
wiring through out vehicle is in a poor condition
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
clutch slave cylinder hose starting to perish
slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
How Reliable is the MG Magnette?
Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 613 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TAR 485 is a 1954 MG Magnette in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1954 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 60,356 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 TAR 485, 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 72 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was TAR 485 registered?
TAR 485 is a 1954 MG Magnette, first registered on 15 October 1954.
Is TAR 485 safe to buy?
The MOT history for TAR 485 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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