Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1957 MG A 1.8L Petrol · HWR 485

HWR 485

1957 MG A (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1957. Recorded mileage 35,743 miles. MOT valid until 20/02/2027.

Make & Model
MG A
Year / Origin
1957 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/02/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
35,743 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20/02/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1957
Engine
1800cc

HWR 485 Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2026
  • 35,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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HWR 485 Mileage History

  1. 05/02/202635,743 mi
  2. 21/02/202635,743 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

HWR 485 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 15:05
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1957 Mg A (HWR 485) between February 2026 and February 2026.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

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