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Blue · Petrol · 1949 · 1,250 cc

XXG 196MOT history

XXG 196 is a blue petrol MG Midget first used on 31 Dec 1949. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 17,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2025
Mileage
17,310 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
23 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XXG 196
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MG
Model
Midget
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,250 cc
Year of manufacture
1949
First used
31 Dec 1949
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

XXG 196 was last recorded at 17,310 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
17,307 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
23 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 17,310 miles
  • 2015 – 17,205 miles
  • 2014 – 17,193 miles
  • 2009 – 16,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,310 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 1 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,310 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    17,310 miles
    Test number
    483056052997
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail17,307 miles (+102)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,307 miles
    Test number
    210877703285
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass17,205 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    17,205 miles
    Test number
    256825295134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,193 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    17,193 miles
    Test number
    807579804228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass16,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    16,957 miles
    Test number
    203162359452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail16,957 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,957 miles
    Test number
    551292359193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about XXG 196

What vehicle is registration XXG 196 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XXG 196 on a blue petrol MG Midget first used on 31 Dec 1949. 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 XXG 196 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on XXG 196 expired on 16 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on XXG 196?
The MOT on XXG 196 expired on 16 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has XXG 196 done?
XXG 196 was recorded at 17,310 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 23 miles a year.
Has XXG 196 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XXG 196 has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on XXG 196 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on XXG 196 find?
XXG 196 passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine; oil leak, but not excessive gear box, and 1 more.

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