MG A
Red · Petrol · 1960 · 1,588 cc
2557 HPMOT history
2557 HP is a red petrol MG A first used on 2 May 1960. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 2,106 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 2,106 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 2557 HP
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- MG
- Model
- A
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,588 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1960
- First used
- 2 May 1960
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
2557 HP was last recorded at 2,106 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Sept 2018: 378 miles, lower than 99,171 miles on 4 Sept 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 2,104 miles · 2 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 2,106 miles
- 2023 – 2,022 miles
- 2022 – 1,843 miles
- 2021 – 777 miles
- 2020 – 482 miles
- 2018 – 379 miles
- 2017 – 99,171 miles
- 2016 – 99,145 miles
- 2015 – 98,645 miles
- 2014 – 96,487 miles
- 2013 – 98,382 miles
- 2012 – 98,289 miles
- 2011 – 98,190 miles
- 2010 – 97,901 miles
- 2009 – 97,534 miles
- 2008 – 97,237 miles
- 2007 – 96,973 miles
- 2006 – 96,732 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass2,106 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass2,106 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 2,106 miles
- Test number
- 211182073698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail2,104 miles (+82)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 2,104 miles
- Test number
- 768789822513
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass2,022 miles (+179)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 2,022 miles
- Test number
- 947134005629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,843 miles (+1,066)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 1,843 miles
- Test number
- 280448997683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass777 miles (+295)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 777 miles
- Test number
- 606346878705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass482 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 482 miles
- Test number
- 730054901487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass379 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 379 miles
- Test number
- 843076974550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail378 miles (-98,793)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 378 miles
- Test number
- 680947777685
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Possible wheel cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass99,171 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 99,171 miles
- Test number
- 874416006600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,145 miles (+500)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 99,145 miles
- Test number
- 951322385219
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass98,645 miles (+2,158)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 98,645 miles
- Test number
- 617579489044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,487 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 96,487 miles
- Test number
- 837268964175
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteBolt in exhaust front bkt missing
Fail98,475 miles (+93)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,475 miles
- Test number
- 176488564179
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteBolt in exhaust front bkt missing
Pass98,382 miles (+93)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 98,382 miles
- Test number
- 647121773134
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteBolt missing from exhaust downpipe front bracket.
Pass98,289 miles (+99)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 98,289 miles
- Test number
- 288142252121
- NoteBolt missing exhaust front brkt
Pass98,190 miles (+289)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2012
- Odometer
- 98,190 miles
- Test number
- 587299931151
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust downpipe bracket has a bolt missing.
Pass97,901 miles (+367)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 97,901 miles
- Test number
- 470490840109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,534 miles (+297)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2010
- Odometer
- 97,534 miles
- Test number
- 892931849173
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Fail97,237 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,237 miles
- Test number
- 214344838111
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteNearside rear damper has a slight leak.
Pass97,237 miles (+264)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2009
- Odometer
- 97,237 miles
- Test number
- 713294638180
- NoteNearside rear damper has a slight leak.
Pass96,973 miles (+241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2008
- Odometer
- 96,973 miles
- Test number
- 674230537153
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass96,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2007
- Odometer
- 96,732 miles
- Test number
- 924906636106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 2557 HP
- What vehicle is registration 2557 HP currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 2557 HP on a red petrol MG A first used on 2 May 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 2557 HP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 2557 HP expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 2557 HP?
- The MOT on 2557 HP expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 2557 HP done?
- 2557 HP was recorded at 2,106 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025.
- Has 2557 HP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 2557 HP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on 2557 HP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on 2557 HP find?
- 2557 HP passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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