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USY 248

1956 MG Magnette

Grey Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,344 mi
Last recorded93,344 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1956 MG Magnette39,475 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSY 248
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1956
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 93,344 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,209 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 93,066 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 93,066 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 93,056 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 92,886 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 92,750 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 92,740 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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USY 248 is a 1956 MG Magnette in Grey with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1956 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 39,475 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 USY 248, 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 70 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 USY 248?

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What year was USY 248 registered?

USY 248 is a 1956 MG Magnette, first registered on 13 October 1956.

Is USY 248 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USY 248 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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