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WAH 80

1957 MG Magnette

Cream Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,925 mi
Last recorded51,925 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1957 MG Magnette50,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAH 80
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1957
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,925 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Slight axle oil leak at n/s/r brake backplate.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 49,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Slight axle oil leak at n/s/r brake backplate.

Pass 14 May 2008 48,577 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer joint blowing slightly and cracked.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,956 miles

Front brake imbalance higher than normal.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 40,919 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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WAH 80 is a 1957 MG Magnette in Cream with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1957 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 50,804 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 WAH 80, 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 69 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of WAH 80?

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What year was WAH 80 registered?

WAH 80 is a 1957 MG Magnette, first registered on 8 March 1957.

Is WAH 80 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAH 80 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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