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XPC 52

1955 MG Magnette

Maroon Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,266 mi
Last recorded44,266 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1955 MG Magnette56,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPC 52
MakeMG
ModelMagnette
Year1955
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 44,266 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 43,958 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,423 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 43,108 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 43,088 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 42,727 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 42,576 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion on edge of inner and outer sill at time of test.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,828 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 41,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 41,161 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,246 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,729 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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XPC 52 is a 1955 MG Magnette in Maroon with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XPC 52, 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

How do I check the history of XPC 52?

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What year was XPC 52 registered?

XPC 52 is a 1955 MG Magnette, first registered on 16 May 1955.

Is XPC 52 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPC 52 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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