MG MIDGET MOT pass rate
83.6% of 1,454 MG MIDGET MOT tests pass.
At 83.6%, The MIDGET passes slightly less often than the average across all MG models (84.6%).
The MG MIDGET has a pass rate of 83.6%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 83.5% | 1,451 | 42,749 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MG MIDGET
The most common reason the MG MIDGET fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 76.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 76.2% | Not working |
| Brakes | 61.7% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 40.8% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Visibility | 23.8% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 22.3% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Steering | 19.5% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.6% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Tyres | 4.3% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.5% | Not functioning as intended |
| Road Wheels | 1.1% | Fixing missing |
Related MG models
- MG ZS — 86.8% pass rate
- MG 3 — 81.4% pass rate
- MG HS — 93.9% pass rate
- MG TF — 74.3% pass rate
- MG MGF — 70.1% pass rate
- MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH — 91.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MG MIDGET?
- 83.6% of MG MIDGET MOT tests pass, based on 1,454 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MG MIDGET?
- The most common reason the MG MIDGET fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 76.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the MG MIDGET's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MG service history guide for how to check and keep one.