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YNU 672

1955 MG Magnette

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,695 mi
Last recorded95,695 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1955 MG Magnette56,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNU 672
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 95,695 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 95,694 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brakes pulling to near side with off side binding

Pass 19 May 2011 94,754 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 94,420 miles

rear brake hose held with cable tie

Pass 6 May 2009 94,412 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 94,318 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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YNU 672 is a 1955 MG Magnette in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YNU 672, 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.

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How do I check the history of YNU 672?

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What year was YNU 672 registered?

YNU 672 is a 1955 MG Magnette, first registered on 16 June 1955.

Is YNU 672 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNU 672 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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