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BSL 381

1957 MG Magnette

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,823 mi
Last recorded37,823 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1957 MG Magnette50,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSL 381
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,823 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,393 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 34,103 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 33,805 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,673 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 33,673 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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BSL 381 is a 1957 MG Magnette in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1957 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 50,804 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 BSL 381, 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 69 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 BSL 381?

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What year was BSL 381 registered?

BSL 381 is a 1957 MG Magnette, first registered on 14 March 1957.

Is BSL 381 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSL 381 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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