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850 HMB

1959 MG Magnette

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,543 mi
Last recorded40,543 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1959 MG Magnette24,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration850 HMB
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,543 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 40,542 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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850 HMB is a 1959 MG Magnette in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1959 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 24,294 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 850 HMB, 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 67 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 850 HMB registered?

850 HMB is a 1959 MG Magnette, first registered on 29 September 1959.

Is 850 HMB safe to buy?

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