Mg Mgf vs Mg Y type: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mg Mgf
67%
MOT pass rate · 41,973 vehicles
Mg Y type
84%
MOT pass rate · 18 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg Mgf (67%) and Mg Y type (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mg Mgf | Mg Y type |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.5 | 0.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,206 mi | 47,741 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 41,973 | 18 |
Most common faults
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)
Mg Y type
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Oil leak
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- all tyres perished
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mg Mgf (67%) and Mg Y type (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mg Mgf report Full Mg Y type 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.