1961 MG MGA 1.6L Petrol · PVS 356
1961 MG MGA (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1961. Recorded mileage 34,621 miles. MOT valid until 23/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MG MGA
- Year / Origin
- 1961 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1961
- Engine
- 1622cc
PVS 356 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 34,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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PVS 356 Mileage History
- 13/10/202234,462 mi
- 18/10/202334,508 mi+46 mi
- 23/10/202434,524 mi+16 mi
- 21/10/202534,621 mi+97 mi
- 22/10/202534,621 mi
Average of roughly 53 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PVS 356 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1961 Mg Mga (PVS 356) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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