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YTB 889N

1974 MG Midget

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,278 mi
Last recorded50,278 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTB 889N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 50,278 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 49,525 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 48,609 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 47,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 46,854 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 46,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 45,377 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 45,377 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 44,582 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,341 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 42,255 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 40,373 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front washers weak

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

Pass 1 May 2015 39,016 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 37,178 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 37,178 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,108 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,776 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

cuts in o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 May 2011 31,763 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 30,983 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2009 29,472 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 27,424 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 25,500 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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YTB 889N is a 1974 MG Midget in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YTB 889N, 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

How do I check the history of YTB 889N?

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What year was YTB 889N registered?

YTB 889N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 16 August 1974.

Is YTB 889N safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTB 889N shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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