Mg 1600 mk 11 vs Mg Mgf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mg 1600 mk 11
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mg Mgf
67%
MOT pass rate · 41,973 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg 1600 mk 11 (75%) and Mg Mgf (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mg 1600 mk 11 | Mg Mgf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 2.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 7,579 mi | 85,206 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 41,973 |
Most common faults
Mg 1600 mk 11
- Oil leak engine
- clutch slave cylinder flexi pipe is perished/split
- both front seat belts are incorrectly routed
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Mg Mgf
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mg 1600 mk 11 (75%) and Mg Mgf (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mg 1600 mk 11 report Full Mg Mgf 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.