1957 MGA 1.6L Petrol · XLW 196
1957 MGA (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1957. Recorded mileage 23,386 miles. MOT valid until 28/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MGA
- Year / Origin
- 1957 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1957
- Engine
- 1600cc
XLW 196 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 23,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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XLW 196 Mileage History
- 18/08/202215,784 mi
- 30/08/202319,125 mi+3,341 mi
- 27/03/202521,067 mi+1,942 mi
- 30/03/202623,386 mi+2,319 mi
Average of roughly 2,103 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
XLW 196 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1957 Mga Unknown (XLW 196) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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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