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MOT reliability

Mg Midgit 1.5

1 vehicles · 6 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mg Midgit 1.5 vehicles and 6 completed MOT tests, the Mg Midgit 1.5 has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 53,637 miles.

1
Vehicles
6
MOT tests
1,206
Avg miles / year
4.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mg Midgit 1.5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mg Midgit 1.5 MOT tests:

  • Other110%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
  • Brakes7%
  • Steering7%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Body & structure3%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Mg Midgit 1.5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mg Midgit 1.5 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) (2 times)
  2. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  3. Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d) (2 times)
  4. Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes 28 % , limit is 30 % , recommend attention (2 times)
  5. Fuel system ; fuel tank corroded (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  8. Note ; some areas of corrosion / mainly undersealed (2 times)
  9. Oil leaks ; engine / gearbox & rear axle (2 times)
  10. Suspension ; both rear leaf spring hanger bushes deteriorated (2 times)
  11. Suspension ; n/s/f shockabsorber has reduced damping effect , seepage of fluid ? (2 times)
  12. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (1 times)
  14. Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)

Mg Midgit 1.5 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1980 1 6 67% 53,637

Mg Midgit 1.5 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mg Midgit 1.5 vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 4.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mg Midgit 1.5 MOT issues are: Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6); Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2); Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d).

The typical Mg Midgit 1.5 in our data has covered around 53,637 miles.

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