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MOT reliability

Mg M g c

2 vehicles · 18 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mg M g c vehicles and 18 completed MOT tests, the Mg M g c has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 54,907 miles.

2
Vehicles
18
MOT tests
1,961
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share

Mg M g c problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mg M g c MOT tests:

  • Other79%
  • Brakes11%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Steering5%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%

Mg M g c pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
171100%
181100%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Mg M g c MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mg M g c MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (3 times)
  2. Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (3 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
  7. Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion shock mount (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
  8. Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
  12. Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (1 times)
  14. Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5) (1 times)

Mg M g c pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1988 1 4 75% 80,449
1969 1 14 71% 29,365

Mg M g c reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mg M g c vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mg M g c MOT issues are: Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a); Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).

The typical Mg M g c in our data has covered around 54,907 miles.

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