Mg 1275 midget vs Mg B gt: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mg 1275 midget
65%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mg B gt
75%
MOT pass rate · 47,800 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg 1275 midget (65%) and Mg B gt (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mg 1275 midget | Mg B gt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.7 | 1.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 24,713 mi | 56,621 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 47,800 |
Most common faults
Mg 1275 midget
- exhaust mounting block deteriated
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Mg B gt
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mg 1275 midget (65%) and Mg B gt (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mg 1275 midget report Full Mg B gt report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.