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1957 MG 1.5L Petrol · 487 AHY

487 AHY

1957 MG (1.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 1957. Recorded mileage 20,344 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023.

Make & Model
MG
Year / Origin
1957
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 24 Feb 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
20,344 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 24 Feb 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1957
Engine
1489cc
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487 AHY Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2022
  • 20,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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487 AHY MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1957 Mg Unknown (487 AHY) between February 2022 and February 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

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60
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