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WDV 327

1957 MG Magnette

Maroon Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,477 mi
Last recorded60,477 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1957 MG Magnette50,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDV 327
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1957
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 60,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Low Output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,113 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 59,993 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,812 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 59,809 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 7 May 2013 59,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,773 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,625 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,365 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 59,365 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 58,840 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 58,762 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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WDV 327 is a 1957 MG Magnette in Maroon with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WDV 327, 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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What year was WDV 327 registered?

WDV 327 is a 1957 MG Magnette, first registered on 18 July 1957.

Is WDV 327 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDV 327 shows 12 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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