Mg B gt vs Mg Td: 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 Td
87%
MOT pass rate · 401 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mg Td is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mg B gt | Mg Td |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 56,621 mi | 39,377 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 47,800 | 401 |
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 Td
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mg Td is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.