What does the cryptic crossword clue "An attractive item that has nothing of interest to a motorist (7)" mean?

The definition is "interest to a motorist". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAGNET (synonym="attractive") + O (abbreviation="nothing") = MAGNETO; definition: "interest to a motorist" The answer is MAGNETO.

An attractive item that has nothing of interest to a motorist (7)

Guardian Cryptic #26269 | 19 Down | 2014-05-26 flower

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