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UHW 100

1955 MG Magnette

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,206 mi
Last recorded37,206 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1955 MG Magnette56,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHW 100
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1955
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,206 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f+o/s/f king pins

Pass 8 Aug 2009 37,105 miles

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

cracks in n/s/r/ tyre wall

play in o/s/f king pin

Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,990 miles

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

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

play in o/s/f king pin

small cracks in n/s/r tyre wall

Fail 10 Aug 2007 36,803 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,803 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,671 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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UHW 100 is a 1955 MG Magnette in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UHW 100, 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.

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What year was UHW 100 registered?

UHW 100 is a 1955 MG Magnette, first registered on 22 April 1955.

Is UHW 100 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UHW 100 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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