MG Miget Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free MG Miget car check
Is the MG Miget reliable? We analysed 958 real MOT tests across 104 vehicles to find out.
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The MG Miget is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used MG Miget.
MG Miget Number Plates
Number plates registered to a MG Miget. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
MG Miget MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a MG Miget to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
MG Miget Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a MG Miget fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
MG Miget Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical MG Miget owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
MG Miget MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the MG Miget year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 86 | 61.6% | 25,462 | 77,328 | 78,202 |
| 1979 | 119 | 73.9% | 26,220 | 59,859 | 77,275 |
| 1978 | 66 | 72.7% | 27,747 | 57,406 | 86,264 |
| 1975 | 59 | 74.6% | 11,560 | 35,382 | 67,486 |
| 1973 | 50 | 76.0% | 15,432 | 20,920 | 32,414 |
| 1972 | 82 | 84.1% | 8,469 | 24,099 | 49,281 |
| 1971 | 119 | 79.0% | 20,150 | 26,736 | 30,904 |
How Long Does a MG Miget Last?
Based on 104 MG Miget vehicles on UK roads.
MG Miget Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all MG Miget MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used MG Miget
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.1% MOT pass rate from 82 tests
61.6% MOT pass rate from 86 tests
The best year to buy a used MG Miget is 1972, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.1% across 82 tests. The 1980 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the MG Miget Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG Miget THIS CAR | 75.9% | 958 | 41,221 mi | 55 yrs |
| MG Zr | 69.8% | 651,705 | 57,257 mi | 25 yrs |
| MG Mgf | 66.7% | 546,238 | 62,469 mi | 31 yrs |
| MG Tf | 72.8% | 475,348 | 45,249 mi | 24 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz E220 SE CDI Auto | 83.7% | 1,799 | 82,842 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the MG Zr (69.8% pass rate) and the MG Mgf (66.7% pass rate), the MG Miget outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific MG MigetShould you buy a used MG Miget?
The MG Miget has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.9% across 958 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the MG Miget are suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (37 recorded failures), suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (27), and exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (26). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical MG Miget owner drives around 309 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most MG Miget models stay on UK roads for around 55 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.