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TFS 456

1959 MG Magnette

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

8,628 mi
Last recorded8,628 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1959 MG Magnette24,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFS 456
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 8,628 miles

Nearside Front slight play on drum stick

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 20 Nov 2020 8,291 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 7,752 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 7,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 7,449 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 7,218 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 7,218 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 6,920 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 6,920 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure number 6 insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

speedo cable fouling steering shaft

Pass 19 Nov 2013 6,320 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front slight imbalence

Pass 27 Jun 2012 5,979 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 5,587 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 5,202 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 4,790 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 4,289 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 3,542 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 2,730 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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TFS 456 is a 1959 MG Magnette in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1959 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 24,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 TFS 456, 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 67 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TFS 456 registered?

TFS 456 is a 1959 MG Magnette, first registered on 14 February 1959.

Is TFS 456 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFS 456 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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