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MG Midget MOT Results

Registered in 1980
65.5% pass rate
from 116 tests in 2021
(54% worse than other 1980 cars)
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1980 cars and highlighted areas where the MG Midget is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes (120% worse than other 1980 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (100% worse than other 1980 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1980 cars)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt
          • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other 1980 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt
          • 0.86% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 4.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (6 times worse than other 1980 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Pedal (6 times worse than other 1980 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.86% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 9.5% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 1980 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.86% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.86% fail on Horn
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.86% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.86% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.86% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 1980 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 1980 cars)
      • 13% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 1980 cars)
        • 13% fail on Non catalyst emissions (160% worse than other 1980 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.86% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 6.9% fail on Washers
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.86% fail on View to rear
      • 0.86% fail on Indirect vision devices
  • 8.6% fail on Suspension
    • 3.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Springs
      • 2.6% fail on Leaf springs (5 times worse than other 1980 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Leaf spring (20 times worse than other 1980 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 1980 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Axles
      • 0.86% fail on King pins
    • 0.86% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.86% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.86% fail on Linkage
  • 4.3% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.86% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.86% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.86% fail on Steering column
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
  • 0.86% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.86% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.86% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.86% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.86% fail on Prescribed areas

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