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XPB 189N

1974 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

25,666 mi
Last recorded25,666 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPB 189N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 25,666 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 25,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2022 25,537 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 25,490 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 25,389 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 25,338 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 25,155 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 25,133 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,813 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 24,549 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 24,548 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 24,176 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 May 2013 23,385 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 23,261 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,009 miles

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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XPB 189N is a 1974 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1974 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 40,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XPB 189N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 52 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XPB 189N registered?

XPB 189N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is XPB 189N safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPB 189N shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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