Mg 1250 saloon vs Mg B gt: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mg 1250 saloon
73%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mg B gt
75%
MOT pass rate · 47,800 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg 1250 saloon (73%) and Mg B gt (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mg 1250 saloon | Mg B gt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 25,559 mi | 56,621 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 47,800 |
Most common faults
Mg 1250 saloon
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Mg B gt
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mg 1250 saloon (73%) and Mg B gt (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mg 1250 saloon report Full Mg B gt report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.