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679 UXR

1958 MG Magnette

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,709 mi
Last recorded4,709 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2006
Typical for 1958 MG Magnette52,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration679 UXR
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1958
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2006 4,709 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 4,709 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight play in both king pins

some under body corrosion but APPEARS SOUND

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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679 UXR is a 1958 MG Magnette in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1958 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 52,404 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 679 UXR, 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 68 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 679 UXR registered?

679 UXR is a 1958 MG Magnette, first registered on 6 November 1958.

Is 679 UXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 679 UXR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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