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DSV 298

1984 MG Magnette

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,297 mi
Last recorded74,297 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSV 298
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,297 miles

corrosian developing throughout vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,234 miles

corrosion developing on suspension units

corrosion developing throughout vehicle

oil leaks from engine and transmition units

Fail 12 Jan 2011 74,234 miles

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

corrosion developing on suspension units

corrosion developing throughout vehicle

oil leaks from engine and transmition units

Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,040 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion developing throughout vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2008 73,707 miles

corrosion developing through vehicle

Pass 30 Nov 2007 73,308 miles

corrosion developing throughout vehicle

Fail 2 Nov 2007 73,308 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion developing throughout vehicle

engine running rough

Fail 9 Jun 2006 73,307 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 73,304 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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DSV 298 is a 1984 MG Magnette in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DSV 298, 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 42 years old, this MG Magnette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DSV 298 is a 1984 MG Magnette, first registered on 9 July 1984.

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