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RRY 970

1957 MG Magnette

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,253 mi
Last recorded61,253 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1957 MG Magnette50,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRY 970
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1957
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,079 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 60,978 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,805 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 60,605 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 60,450 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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RRY 970 is a 1957 MG Magnette in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1957 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 50,804 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 RRY 970, 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 69 years old, this MG Magnette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RRY 970?

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What year was RRY 970 registered?

RRY 970 is a 1957 MG Magnette, first registered on 22 May 1957.

Is RRY 970 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRY 970 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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