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1956 MG A 1.8L Petrol · 196 XVL

196 XVL

1956 MG A (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1956. Recorded mileage 1,366 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2025.

Make & Model
MG A
Year / Origin
1956
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Sept 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
1,366 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Sept 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1956
Engine
1798cc
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196 XVL Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2024
  • 1,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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196 XVL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 15:54
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 1956 Mg A (196 XVL) between September 2024 and September 2024.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 September 2024 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 (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.

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196 XVL Mileage History

  1. 04/09/20241,366 mi
  2. 06/09/20241,366 mi

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

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (50%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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