1958 MG MGA 1.5L Petrol · LS 7198

The MG passed its most recent MOT on 15 June 2023 at 8,097 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the available history is stable with no recurring advisories or mechanical faults. The vehicle presents as structurally and mechanically sound on paper, with every successful test returning a clean result. Recorded mileage shows extremely light use for a 34-year-old car. The odometer read 7,164 miles in August 2012, rose to 7,509 by June 2013, 7,869 by July 2016, and reached 8,097 by June 2023. That equates to roughly 228 miles per year. A seven-year gap separates the 2016 and 2023 tests, during which the car covered only 228 miles. Such low annual use and long standing periods suggest the car sat unused for extended stretches rather than being driven regularly. The only blemish is a failed test on 14 June 2013 at 7,509 miles, reversed three days later on 17 June 2013 at the same mileage with no defects logged. This points to an administrative or presentation issue at the first attempt rather than a genuine mechanical defect. No suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or corrosion problems appear anywhere in the record. A buyer should still inspect the car in person for age-related perishing of rubber components, seized brake calipers from standing, and structural rust on chassis and sills that a clean MOT does not rule out. The low mileage hides nothing in the data, but thirty-four years of storage risk demands a physical check of tyres, flexible hoses, and underbody integrity before purchase.