MOT reliability
Mg 1500
5 vehicles · 38 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Mg 1500 vehicles and 38 completed MOT tests, the Mg 1500 has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,316 miles.
5
Vehicles
38
MOT tests
414
Avg miles / year
3.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Mg 1500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mg 1500 MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Steering7%
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Brakes5%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure1%
Mg 1500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Mg 1500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mg 1500 MOT tests:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) (3 times)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) (2 times)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- odd brake hoses fitted to front brakes (2 times)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) (2 times)
- Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
Mg 1500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 29,499 |
| 1979 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 28,531 |
| 1978 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 19,112 |
| 1976 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 81,281 |
| 1975 | 1 | 10 | 50% | 88,159 |
Mg 1500 reliability FAQ
Across 5 Mg 1500 vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
3.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mg 1500 MOT issues are:
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7).
The typical Mg 1500 in our data has covered around
49,316 miles.
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