Mg B gt vs Mg Tc midget gem: 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 Tc midget gem
71%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg B gt (75%) and Mg Tc midget gem (71%) 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 Tc midget gem |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 56,621 mi | 46,349 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 47,800 | 1 |
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 Tc midget gem
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mg B gt (75%) and Mg Tc midget gem (71%) 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.