The road tax status for USU 878 is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for USU 878?

The MOT for USU 878 is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 October 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of USU 878?

The recorded mileage for USU 878 is 71,849 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is USU 878 ULEZ compliant?

No, USU 878 does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1958 MG A 1.5L Petrol · USU 878

USU 878

1958 MG A (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1958. Recorded mileage 71,849 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MG A
Year / Origin: 1958
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 19/10/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 71,849 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 19/10/2023

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Mileage: 71,849 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1958
Engine: 1500cc

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USU 878 Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2022
71,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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USU 878 Mileage History

19/10/202271,848 mi
21/10/202271,849 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 205 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

USU 878 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 12:39

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1958 Mg A (USU 878) between October 2022 and October 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 October 2022 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 (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.

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