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XOB 595

1990 MG Magnette

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,430 mi
Last recorded66,430 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOB 595
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 66,430 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front king pins have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive vehicle floor underneath (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 63,408 miles

Nearside Front floor to outer sill corroding and rusting.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 59,098 miles

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

both sides front brake back plate pipes corroding

both sides rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorating

corrosion nearside floor and jacking point

corrosion offside sill

nearside track rod end dust cover deterioratng

play nearside kingpin

rear and offside front brake hoses deteriorating

rear axle "U" bolts corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2017 59,075 miles

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

front brake application uneven nearside trailing (3.7.B.2)

both sides front brake back plate pipes corroding

both sides rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorating

corrosion nearside floor and jacking point

corrosion offside sill

nearside track rod end dust cover deterioratng

play nearside kingpin

rear and offside front brake hoses deteriorating

rear axle "U" bolts corroding

Fail 15 May 2017 59,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear axle U bolts corroding

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

both sides front brake back plate pipes corroding

both sides rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorating

corrosion nearside floor and jacking point

corrosion offside sill

nearside track rod end dust cover deteriorating

offside front and rear brake hoses deteriorating

play nearside kingpin

Pass 19 May 2016 58,026 miles

corrosion offside sill, seatbelt prescribed zone

nearside track rod end dust cover deterioratng

offside front and rear brake hoses deteriorating

offside front brake back plate brake pipe corroding

play nearside front kingpin

rear axle U bolts corroding

Fail 16 May 2016 58,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion offside sill, seatbelt prescribed zone

nearside track rod end dust cover deterioratng

offside front and rear brake hoses deteriorating

offside front brake back plate brake pipe corroding

play nearside front kingpin

rear axle U bolts corroding

Pass 16 May 2015 56,482 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 May 2014 55,050 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 13 May 2014 55,040 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,843 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play nearside front kingpin

various steel brake pipes corroding, nearside rear in particular

Fail 12 Jan 2013 53,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play nearside front kingpin

various steel brake pipes corroding, nearside rear in particular

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,496 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,791 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,141 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,804 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 47,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,606 miles

n/s front brake slightly binding

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2006 43,697 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 41,801 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 41,801 miles

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

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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XOB 595 is a 1990 MG Magnette in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOB 595, 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 36 years old, this MG Magnette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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XOB 595 is a 1990 MG Magnette, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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