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JJA 192

1955 MG Magnette

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,901 mi
Last recorded73,901 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1955 MG Magnette56,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJA 192
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 73,901 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 73,901 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension rod mount to floor area corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated (4.11 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2011 73,285 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 73,243 miles

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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JJA 192 is a 1955 MG Magnette in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1955 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 56,678 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 JJA 192, 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 71 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JJA 192 registered?

JJA 192 is a 1955 MG Magnette, first registered on 8 September 1955.

Is JJA 192 safe to buy?

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