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PFG 225

1989 MG Magnette

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,414 mi
Last recorded5,414 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFG 225
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 5,414 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 5,141 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 5,078 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 4,816 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 4,811 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 4,708 miles

slight lift in both front uprights

Fail 21 Apr 2009 4,701 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight lift in both front uprights

Pass 1 May 2008 4,245 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 3,531 miles

N/S/R/TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED /TREAD FACE

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

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

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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PFG 225 is a 1989 MG Magnette in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PFG 225, 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 PFG 225 registered?

PFG 225 is a 1989 MG Magnette, first registered on 3 May 1989.

Is PFG 225 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFG 225 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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