Mg A twin cam coupe vs Mg B gt: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mg A twin cam coupe
53%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mg B gt
75%
MOT pass rate · 47,800 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg A twin cam coupe (53%) 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 A twin cam coupe | Mg B gt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 53% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 47% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.1 | 1.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 39,118 mi | 56,621 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 47,800 |
Most common faults
Mg A twin cam coupe
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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 A twin cam coupe (53%) and Mg B gt (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mg A twin cam coupe 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.