Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1960 MG A 1.6L Petrol · OVS 863

OVS 863

1960 MG A (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1960. Recorded mileage 27,235 miles. MOT valid until 22/06/2027.

Make & Model
MG A
Year / Origin
1960 · Oxford
MOT Status
Valid until 22/06/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
27,235 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/06/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1960
Engine
1588cc

OVS 863 Key Findings

  • 24 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
  • 27,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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OVS 863 Mileage History

  1. 27/09/200523,752 mi
  2. 25/09/200623,846 mi+94 mi
  3. 17/04/200824,058 mi+212 mi
  4. 18/05/200924,321 mi+263 mi
  5. 01/06/201024,629 mi+308 mi
  6. 01/06/201024,640 mi+11 mi
  7. 01/06/201125,106 mi+466 mi
  8. 16/05/201225,220 mi+114 mi
  9. 20/05/201325,349 mi+129 mi
  10. 28/05/201425,479 mi+130 mi
  11. 27/05/201525,620 mi+141 mi
  12. 26/05/201625,906 mi+286 mi
  13. 27/05/201625,918 mi+12 mi
  14. 02/05/201726,259 mi+341 mi
  15. 21/05/201826,706 mi+447 mi
  16. 05/06/201926,753 mi+47 mi
  17. 05/06/201926,753 mi
  18. 29/07/202126,800 mi+47 mi
  19. 13/06/202226,866 mi+66 mi
  20. 06/06/202326,886 mi+20 mi
  21. 24/06/202426,906 mi+20 mi
  22. 27/05/202527,211 mi+305 mi
  23. 29/05/202527,211 mi
  24. 01/06/202627,235 mi+24 mi

Average of roughly 168 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

OVS 863 MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 11 Sept 2026, 14:02
MOT Analysis

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

24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1960 Mg A (OVS 863) between September 2005 and June 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Position lamp not working FRONT AND REAR. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH SIDE. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.

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