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MOT reliability

Mg Midget mk1

2 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mg Midget mk1 vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Mg Midget mk1 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,902 miles.

2
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
383
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mg Midget mk1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mg Midget mk1 MOT tests:

  • Other55%
  • Emissions & nuisance15%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
  • Brakes5%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%

Mg Midget mk1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1250%
2250%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Mg Midget mk1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mg Midget mk1 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (2 times)
  4. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
  6. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  7. Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) (1 times)
  8. Horn control missing (1.6.1) (1 times)
  9. Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  10. Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii)) (1 times)
  11. Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Mg Midget mk1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 5 60% 47,160
1978 1 5 100% 44,645

Mg Midget mk1 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mg Midget mk1 vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mg Midget mk1 MOT issues are: Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a); Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c); Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test .

The typical Mg Midget mk1 in our data has covered around 45,902 miles.

Compare the Mg Midget mk1

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