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MOT reliability

Mg 1275

2 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mg 1275 vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Mg 1275 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 63,621 miles.

2
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
449
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mg 1275 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mg 1275 MOT tests:

  • Other143%
  • Emissions & nuisance14%
  • Steering7%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Mg 1275 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mg 1275 MOT tests:

  1. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  3. Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (2 times)
  4. Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing (2 times)
  5. rear axle has a slight leak (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.B.2) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2) (1 times)
  9. Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.B.2) (1 times)
  10. o/s/f floor corroded. (1 times)
  11. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b)) (1 times)
  12. Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)

Mg 1275 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1973 1 7 71% 68,543
1969 1 10 100% 58,699

Mg 1275 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mg 1275 vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mg 1275 MOT issues are: Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c); Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a); Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a).

The typical Mg 1275 in our data has covered around 63,621 miles.

Compare the Mg 1275

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