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559 FMH

1955 MG Magnette

Green Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,636 mi
Last recorded83,636 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1955 MG Magnette56,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration559 FMH
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1955
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 83,636 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 83,628 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,330 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 79,405 miles

prop/shaft worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 79,262 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 78,868 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 77,625 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 76,408 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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559 FMH is a 1955 MG Magnette in Green with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 559 FMH, 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 559 FMH?

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What year was 559 FMH registered?

559 FMH is a 1955 MG Magnette, first registered on 14 July 1955.

Is 559 FMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 559 FMH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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