Mg Austin vs Mg B gt: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mg Austin
84%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Mg B gt
75%
MOT pass rate · 47,800 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg Austin (84%) 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 Austin | Mg B gt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 16% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 69,804 mi | 56,621 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 47,800 |
Most common faults
Mg Austin
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main 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 Austin (84%) and Mg B gt (75%) 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.