There have been 10 safety recalls for the MG Midget. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the MG Midget.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 MG MGB, 1979 MG MGB, 1979 MG Midget, 1978 Triumph Spitfire, 1979 Triumph Spitfire |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: The vehicle certification labels and vehicle idendification number plates may not have been installed on the involved vehicles. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 115, "vehicle identification number-basic requirements". ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1975 MG Midget, 1976 MG Midget |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: The fuel pipe brackets mounted in the cylinder head rear stud have been misaligned on the involved vehicles. As a result, the nylon fuel feed pipe may sustain chafing and feed pipe damage. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 MG Midget, 1978 MG Spitfire |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: The possibility exits that the involved vehicles may have been equipped with fuel hoses of incorrect specification. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1976 MG Midget |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1974 MG Midget |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 19, 1982 | Equipment:other:labels | 120 |
| Apr. 13, 1978 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 25,000 |
| Mar. 8, 1978 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 5,141 |
| Jun. 24, 1976 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 9,299 |
| Dec. 17, 1973 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2,195 |
| Apr. 23, 1973 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 342 |
| Aug. 23, 1972 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 28,000 |
| Jun. 14, 1971 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 32,386 |
| Jan. 5, 1969 | Tires:markings | 5,450 |
| May. 23, 1968 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Warning | 47 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1979 MG Midget | 1 |
| 1978 MG Midget | 1 |
| 1976 MG Midget | 2 |
| 1975 MG Midget | 1 |
| 1974 MG Midget | 1 |
| 1973 MG Midget | 1 |
| 1972 MG Midget | 1 |
| 1971 MG Midget | 1 |
| 1970 MG Midget | 1 |
| 1969 MG Midget | 2 |
| 1968 MG Midget | 2 |