1961 MG A 1.6L Petrol · XSU 403
1961 MG A (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1990. Recorded mileage 12,540 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG A
- Year / Origin
- 1961 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26/02/1990)
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1961
- Engine
- 1588cc
XSU 403 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2023
- 12,540 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: Below Average
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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XSU 403 Mileage History
- 11/08/202211,585 mi
- 24/08/202312,539 mi+954 mi
- 24/08/202312,540 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 923 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
XSU 403 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1961 Mg A (XSU 403) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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