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SYE 960N

1974 MG Midget

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,803 mi
Last recorded37,803 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1974 MG Midget40,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYE 960N
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 37,803 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 37,777 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 37,657 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 37,655 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 37,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 37,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 37,499 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 37,344 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 36,660 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 35,673 miles

nearside and offside floor corroded near outer sills edge not considered excessive at time of test

offside front wheel arch area corroded on 30cm limit of prescibed area for front suspension

Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,952 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,521 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,237 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 33,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,549 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,760 miles

handbrake nearing end of travel

Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,123 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 29,795 miles

nearside and offside front king pins have slight play

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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SYE 960N is a 1974 MG Midget in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SYE 960N, 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 SYE 960N?

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What year was SYE 960N registered?

SYE 960N is a 1974 MG Midget, first registered on 8 August 1974.

Is SYE 960N safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYE 960N shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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