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MG Midget reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,097 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,097 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 81% of MG Midget cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on tyres and seat belts.
81%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 88% of peers
+20.6 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,097 tests · fleet 61%
81%
Where the Midget fails
Suspension97
Brakes95
Body & structure98
Steering98
Tyres100
Lights & electrics94
Holds up better on tyres, seat belts, identification.
Share of 13 years and older MG Midget MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the MG Midget tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on MG Midget models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~7% of MOTs
- Brakes · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the MG Midget reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the MG Midget holds up well for its age: 81% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 88% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a MG Midget?
First-time MOT pass rates for the MG Midget in 2024: 13 years and older, 81%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a MG Midget MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the MG Midget versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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