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VAR 229

1955 MG Magnette

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,205 mi
Last recorded71,205 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1955 MG Magnette56,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAR 229
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 71,205 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 71,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tracking

Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,870 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 68,851 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 66,725 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 66,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 66,590 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 66,442 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 66,289 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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VAR 229 is a 1955 MG Magnette in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VAR 229, 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

How do I check the history of VAR 229?

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What year was VAR 229 registered?

VAR 229 is a 1955 MG Magnette, first registered on 2 August 1955.

Is VAR 229 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAR 229 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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