Mg Mgf vs Mg Yt: 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 Yt
88%
MOT pass rate · 13 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg Mgf (67%) and Mg Yt (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mg Mgf | Mg Yt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.5 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 85,206 mi | 47,187 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 41,973 | 13 |
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 Yt
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mg Mgf (67%) and Mg Yt (88%) 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.