Skip to content

MOT reliability

Mg 1275 midget

1 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mg 1275 midget vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Mg 1275 midget has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,713 miles.

1
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
762
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Mg 1275 midget problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mg 1275 midget MOT tests:

  • Other63%
  • Steering13%
  • Emissions & nuisance13%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Brakes7%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Body & structure2%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Mg 1275 midget MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mg 1275 midget MOT tests:

  1. exhaust mounting block deteriated (3 times)
  2. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
  3. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  8. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  9. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
  10. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  11. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  12. slight play in offside and nearside front lower trunion pin/bush (2 times)
  13. Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) (1 times)
  14. Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) (1 times)
  15. Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)

Mg 1275 midget pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1967 1 17 65% 24,713

Mg 1275 midget reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mg 1275 midget vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mg 1275 midget MOT issues are: 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).

The typical Mg 1275 midget in our data has covered around 24,713 miles.

Compare the Mg 1275 midget

See how the Mg 1275 midget stacks up against other Mg models on MOT reliability:

1275 midget vs Metro 1275 midget vs B gt 1275 midget vs Mgf 1275 midget vs Zs

Check a specific Mg 1275 midget

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Mg models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks