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MOT reliability

Mg Mbg

9 vehicles · 119 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate

Based on 9 Mg Mbg vehicles and 119 completed MOT tests, the Mg Mbg has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,865 miles.

9
Vehicles
119
MOT tests
422
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mg Mbg problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mg Mbg MOT tests:

  • Other115%
  • Emissions & nuisance8%
  • Brakes6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Steering3%

Mg Mbg pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (9)

Most common Mg Mbg MOT faults

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

  1. Oil leak (5 times)
  2. Coolant leak (4 times)
  3. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
  4. Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
  5. Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (3 times)
  6. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (3 times)
  7. Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (3 times)
  8. Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) (3 times)
  9. Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
  10. Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) (3 times)
  11. oil leak (3 times)
  12. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
  13. Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (3 times)
  14. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  15. Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)

Mg Mbg pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1979 1 18 61% 78,785
1978 1 9 89% 81,662
1975 2 30 67% 56,229
1973 2 21 90% 9,110
1972 1 15 60% 94,403
1971 1 11 82% 13,838
1970 1 15 93% 4,425

Mg Mbg reliability FAQ

Across 9 Mg Mbg vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mg Mbg MOT issues are: Oil leak; Coolant leak; Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3).

The typical Mg Mbg in our data has covered around 44,865 miles.

Compare the Mg Mbg

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