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VAD 826

1958 MG Magnette

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,890 mi
Last recorded78,890 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1958 MG Magnette52,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAD 826
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1958
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,890 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,735 miles

some dampness o/s .rear brake readings ok.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 78,428 miles

general corrossion in various prescribed areas front /rear

Pass 29 Jun 2009 78,110 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 77,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 77,750 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 77,619 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 77,558 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 77,558 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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VAD 826 is a 1958 MG Magnette in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1958 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 52,404 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 VAD 826, 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 68 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VAD 826 registered?

VAD 826 is a 1958 MG Magnette, first registered on 1 June 1958.

Is VAD 826 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAD 826 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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