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NVE 981

1955 MG Magnette

Red Petrol 1622cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,705 mi
Last recorded97,705 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1955 MG Magnette56,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVE 981
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1955
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,622cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 97,705 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 97,052 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 96,614 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 96,095 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 95,647 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 95,323 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 95,314 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 94,889 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 93,794 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 92,779 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,144 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,966 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,276 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 85,276 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,355 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,669 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,793 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 77,402 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge of tred

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Play in nearside king pin/tunion

Slight play in front UJ of propshaft

Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,933 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 76,437 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 73,422 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 72,890 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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NVE 981 is a 1955 MG Magnette in Red with a 1,622cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 NVE 981, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NVE 981 registered?

NVE 981 is a 1955 MG Magnette, first registered on 13 June 1955.

Is NVE 981 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NVE 981 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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