Mg MIDGET - 1972
94.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1972 is 134.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mg MIDGET, model year 1972.
Sample size: 160 cars, 271 tests and 256 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 160 cars
The 1972 MG Midget has an overall defect rate of 94 defects per 100 vehicles, significantly lower than the average of 135 defects per 100 for cars of the same year, marking a 30% improvement. It performs particularly well in categories such as Lights & Electrics, Wheels, Suspensions & Axles, and Body/Structure, with defect rates substantially lower than the average. Notably, the model exhibits higher defect rates in the lower mileage brackets, suggesting that younger vehicles may be more prone to issues, but it shines in durability as mileage increases. Overall, the MG Midget showcases a commendable reliability compared to its contemporaries.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 160 cars
Categories
Brakes
▲ 15.6% better
39.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 47.3 / 100 tests
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
Steering
▲ 7.8% better
17.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.2 / 100 tests
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
- Steering linkage fouling any part of the vehicle
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
- Excessive movement of centre of steering wheel up or down
Visibility
▲ 1.4% better
14.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.2 / 100 tests
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Wiper not operating or missing
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Obligatory mirror or device missing
Lights & Electrics
▲ 51.1% better
19.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 39.3 / 100 tests
- A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Rate of flashing not between 60 and 120 times per minute
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 29.6% better
62.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 89.1 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A wheel bearing: excessively rough
- A wheel bearing: with excessive play
- A wheel bearing: with excessive play
Body/Structure
▲ 69.3% better
6.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 21.5 / 100 tests
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
- Fuel system: leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap
Equipment
▲ 54.2% better
4.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 9.6 / 100 tests
- Audible warning:
- Audible warning:
- Seat belt retractor not functioning as intended
Other
▲ 16.4% better
24.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.2 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
- Engine is idling clearly above its normal idle speed
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 28
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 22
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 21
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 12
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 6
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5
Serious faults (Top 10)
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Audible warning:
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 4