Mg 8 vs Mg Mgf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mg 8
93%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mg Mgf
67%
MOT pass rate · 41,973 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg 8 (93%) 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 8 | Mg Mgf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.1 ✓ | 2.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 50% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 65,894 mi | 85,206 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 41,973 |
Most common faults
Mg 8
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
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 8 (93%) and Mg Mgf (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.