Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1957 MG A1.5L Petrol

357 XVW

This 1957 MG A is a Petrol vehicle with a 1490cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 9,496.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1957
Engine
1490cc
Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a minor-related failure. The most recent inspection conducted in March 2026 at 9,496 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets all regulatory standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2025 and 2024, suggesting that the mechanical and safety components have maintained a consistent standard. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 69-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 138 miles per year. Between March 2024 and March 2026, the car covered 2,370 miles, which confirms a history of minimal use or long-term storage. While this low mileage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, such long intervals between use can lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and fluid-related issues which are not fully captured by the MOT test alone. The only recorded failure occurred in March 2024 at 7,108 miles, due to incorrect headlamp aim on both the nearside and offside sides. This was a simple alignment issue that was rectified prior to the retest four days later. Given the lack of advisories across all recent tests, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on structural corrosion in the chassis and floor pans, as stationary classic vehicles often suffer from hidden rust. Checking the condition of the brake calipers and suspension bushings is also essential to ensure that the low mileage has not resulted in material cracking or seizing.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Jul 2026, 09:39
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a minor-related failure. The most recent inspection conducted in March 2026 at 9,496 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets all regulatory standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2025 and 2024, suggesting that the mechanical and safety components have maintained a consistent standard. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 69-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 138 miles per year. Between March 2024 and March 2026, the car covered 2,370 miles, which confirms a history of minimal use or long-term storage. While this low mileage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, such long intervals between use can lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and fluid-related issues which are not fully captured by the MOT test alone. The only recorded failure occurred in March 2024 at 7,108 miles, due to incorrect headlamp aim on both the nearside and offside sides. This was a simple alignment issue that was rectified prior to the retest four days later. Given the lack of advisories across all recent tests, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on structural corrosion in the chassis and floor pans, as stationary classic vehicles often suffer from hidden rust. Checking the condition of the brake calipers and suspension bushings is also essential to ensure that the low mileage has not resulted in material cracking or seizing.
MOT Test History Overview

This 1957 Mg A (357 XVW) has a recorded MOT history spanning from March 2024 to March 2026, with 4 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 75% pass rate, with 3 passes and 1 failure recorded. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.

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