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NSU 189

1989 MG Td

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,928 mi
Last recorded62,928 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 MG Td34,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSU 189
MakeMG
ModelTd
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 62,928 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 62,915 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 62,897 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 62,886 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 62,853 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 62,836 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,803 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,736 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 62,736 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,547 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,380 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 62,369 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 62,338 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,314 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 62,314 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 24 May 2010 62,252 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 62,094 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 62,008 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 61,849 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 61,680 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Td?

Based on 2,497 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 72
brake recording little or no effort 59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 27
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NSU 189 is a 1989 MG Td in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 MG Td models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 34,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Td fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NSU 189, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Td typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 37 years old, this MG Td is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NSU 189?

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What year was NSU 189 registered?

NSU 189 is a 1989 MG Td, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is NSU 189 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSU 189 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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