1961 MG A 1.6L Petrol · SSD 236
1961 MG A (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/08/1961. Recorded mileage 55,664 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MG A
- Year / Origin
- 1961 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,664 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1961
- Engine
- 1622cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SSD 236 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2026
- 55,664 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SSD 236 Mileage History
- 02/07/202555,199 mi
- 16/07/202555,254 mi+55 mi
- 27/08/202655,664 mi+410 mi
Average of roughly 403 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SSD 236 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1961 Mg A (SSD 236) between July 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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