Mg Mgf vs Mg Midgit: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mg Mgf
67%
MOT pass rate · 41,973 vehicles
Mg Midgit
75%
MOT pass rate · 50 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mg Midgit is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mg Mgf | Mg Midgit |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.5 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 85,206 mi | 48,590 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 41,973 | 50 |
Most common faults
Mg Mgf
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mg Midgit
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Oil leak
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mg Midgit is the more reliable of the two — 75% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.