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VPK 504

1954 MG Magnette

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,598 mi
Last recorded96,598 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1954 MG Magnette60,356 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPK 504
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,598 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 96,598 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 96,240 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 96,240 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 96,167 miles

excessive corrosion on nearside sill. ok for mot

Pass 28 Jun 2007 95,377 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 95,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 95,127 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 95,127 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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VPK 504 is a 1954 MG Magnette in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1954 MG Magnette models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 60,356 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 VPK 504, 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 72 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 VPK 504 registered?

VPK 504 is a 1954 MG Magnette, first registered on 13 November 1954.

Is VPK 504 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPK 504 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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