1959 MG Roadster 1.6L Petrol · 525 JGU
1959 MG Roadster (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1959. Recorded mileage 76,273 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ROADSTER
- Year / Origin
- 1959
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
525 JGU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 76,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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525 JGU Mileage History
- 10/06/200656,930 mi
- 02/06/200757,911 mi+981 mi
- 31/05/200858,710 mi+799 mi
- 31/05/200858,710 mi
- 13/06/200921,106 mi-37,604 mi
- 26/06/201023,501 mi+2,395 mi
- 27/05/201133,896 mi+10,395 mi
- 02/06/201235,431 mi+1,535 mi
- 15/06/201366,775 mi+31,344 mi
- 12/07/201469,313 mi+2,538 mi
- 01/08/201570,788 mi+1,475 mi
- 23/07/201672,292 mi+1,504 mi
- 15/09/201772,295 mi+3 mi
- 01/09/201873,114 mi+819 mi
- 16/09/201973,119 mi+5 mi
- 19/09/202073,122 mi+3 mi
- 09/10/202173,158 mi+36 mi
- 19/11/202273,161 mi+3 mi
- 04/11/202374,380 mi+1,219 mi
- 19/10/202475,261 mi+881 mi
- 02/04/202676,273 mi+1,012 mi
- 02/04/202676,273 mi
Average of roughly 976 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
525 JGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1959 Mg Roadster (525 JGU) between June 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (33 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 89 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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