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880 UYX

2017 MG Magnette

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,091 mi
Last recorded62,091 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration880 UYX
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 62,091 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,091 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 62,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 62,091 miles

Indicator 'tell - tail' lights inoperative

Fail 3 Dec 2019 62,091 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements inaudible (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect on dip beam when offside on main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect on main beam when nearside on dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator 'tell - tail' lights inoperative

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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880 UYX is a 2017 MG Magnette in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 880 UYX, 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 9 years old, this MG Magnette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 880 UYX registered?

880 UYX is a 2017 MG Magnette, first registered on 19 October 2017.

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