Mg B gt vs Mg Mgb soft top: 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 Mgb soft top
68%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg B gt (75%) and Mg Mgb soft top (68%) 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 Mgb soft top |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 56,621 mi | 88,702 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 47,800 | 2 |
Most common faults
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)
Mg Mgb soft top
- Nail in nearside rear tyre
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- various oil leaks on the underside of the vehicle
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mg B gt (75%) and Mg Mgb soft top (68%) 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.