MG Midget reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,097 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Midget tends to fail
Share of MG Midget cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on tyres, seat belts, identification.
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).