1956 MG A 1.8L Petrol · SRU 555
1956 MG A (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1956. Recorded mileage 38,089 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG A
- Year / Origin
- 1956 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SRU 555 Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2012
- 38,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SRU 555 Mileage History
- 09/06/200537,912 mi
- 08/06/200637,963 mi+51 mi
- 08/06/200637,963 mi
- 06/06/200737,973 mi+10 mi
- 26/06/200837,994 mi+21 mi
- 16/06/200938,007 mi+13 mi
- 16/06/200938,007 mi
- 24/06/201038,020 mi+13 mi
- 16/06/201138,066 mi+46 mi
- 19/06/201238,089 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 25 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
SRU 555 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1956 Mg A (SRU 555) between June 2005 and June 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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