Mg Mga mk2 vs Mg Mgf: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mg Mga mk2
93%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mg Mgf
67%
MOT pass rate · 41,973 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg Mga mk2 (93%) and Mg Mgf (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mg Mga mk2 | Mg Mgf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 2.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 31,624 mi | 85,206 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 41,973 |
Most common faults
Mg Mga mk2
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Mg Mgf
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mg Mga mk2 (93%) and Mg Mgf (67%) 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.