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XSV 425

1990 MG Midget

Green Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

11,031 mi
Last recorded11,031 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 MG Midget10,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXSV 425
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 11,031 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 10,555 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 10,046 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 9,520 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 9,127 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 8,812 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 8,376 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 8,330 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 7,946 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 7,946 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 7,675 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside steering arm has slight play

Oil leaking from gearbox speedometer drive

Pass 15 Mar 2016 7,328 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 7,102 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 6,301 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 5,883 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 5,672 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 5,393 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 4,909 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 4,367 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 4,362 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 3,949 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 3,576 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 3,108 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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XSV 425 is a 1990 MG Midget in Green with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1990 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 10,800 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 XSV 425, 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 36 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XSV 425 registered?

XSV 425 is a 1990 MG Midget, first registered on 14 May 1990.

Is XSV 425 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XSV 425 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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