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Mg B gt vs Mg Convert: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mg B gt
75%
MOT pass rate · 47,800 vehicles
Mg Convert
67%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg B gt (75%) and Mg Convert (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mg B gt Mg Convert
MOT pass rate 75% 67%
MOT failure rate 25% 33%
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 3.1
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 56,621 mi 24,882 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 47,800 2

Most common faults

Mg B gt

  1. Oil leak
  2. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  3. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  4. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  5. Horn not working (1.6.2a)
  6. Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Mg Convert

  1. Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  2. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  3. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  4. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  5. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  6. Fuel pipe/s corroded

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mg B gt (75%) and Mg Convert (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mg B gt report Full Mg Convert 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.