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532 BPH

1956 MG Magnette

Cream Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,840 mi
Last recorded73,840 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1956 MG Magnette39,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration532 BPH
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1956
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,840 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

non standard brake hoses fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2012 73,840 miles

non-standard brake hoses fitted

signs of underbody corrosion

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,840 miles

Oil leak

body has slight corrosion

passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 19 Mar 2012 73,840 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

oil pressure gauge feed pipe leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2006 73,831 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 73,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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532 BPH is a 1956 MG Magnette in Cream with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1956 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 39,475 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 532 BPH, 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 70 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 532 BPH registered?

532 BPH is a 1956 MG Magnette, first registered on 30 October 1956.

Is 532 BPH safe to buy?

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