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MOT reliability

Austin Mgb

5 vehicles · 55 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Austin Mgb vehicles and 55 completed MOT tests, the Austin Mgb has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 53,545 miles.

5
Vehicles
55
MOT tests
231
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Austin Mgb problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Austin Mgb MOT tests:

  • Other90%
  • Emissions & nuisance24%
  • Seatbelts & equipment14%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Brakes2%

Austin Mgb pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Austin Mgb MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Austin Mgb MOT tests:

  1. Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  2. Oil leak (3 times)
  3. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  4. Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1) (2 times)
  5. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
  7. Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
  8. corrosion setting into exhaust (2 times)
  9. front lower suspension bushes perished (2 times)
  10. Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  11. Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  12. Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  13. Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  14. Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  15. Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e) (2 times)

Austin Mgb pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1980 1 19 68% 9,009
1976 1 1 100% 73,109
1974 1 4 100% —
1972 1 18 67% 95,554
1969 1 13 92% 36,511

Austin Mgb reliability FAQ

Across 5 Austin Mgb vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Austin Mgb MOT issues are: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Oil leak ; Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3).

The typical Austin Mgb in our data has covered around 53,545 miles.

Compare the Austin Mgb

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