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NSU 847

1989 MG Magnette

Black Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,009 mi
Last recorded57,009 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSU 847
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,009 miles

both front wiper's detorating

nearside & offside front upper suspion arm bushe's detorating(close to excesive)

nearside front tyre pershing

nearside rear tyre pershied & has cut's to the outer sidewall

Fail 23 Oct 2012 57,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre pershing

both front wiper's detorating

nearside & offside front upper suspion arm bushe's detorating(close to excesive)

nearside rear tyre pershied & has cut's to the outer sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all four tyres perished and sligtly misshapen

both front wiper blades in poor condition

both outer sill slightly corroded

fuel cap sealing washer perished

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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NSU 847 is a 1989 MG Magnette in Black with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NSU 847, 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 37 years old, this MG Magnette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NSU 847 registered?

NSU 847 is a 1989 MG Magnette, first registered on 18 April 1989.

Is NSU 847 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSU 847 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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