MOT reliability
Mg Mgb v8
21 vehicles · 220 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Mg Mgb v8 vehicles and 220 completed MOT tests, the Mg Mgb v8 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,288 miles.
21
Vehicles
220
MOT tests
555
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mg Mgb v8 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mg Mgb v8 MOT tests:
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Other95%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Steering5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Brakes5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Visibility1%
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Lamps & electrical0%
Mg Mgb v8 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21)
Most common Mg Mgb v8 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mg Mgb v8 MOT tests:
- Oil leak (9 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (8 times)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (6 times)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (5 times)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (3 times)
- Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (3 times)
- Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (3 times)
Mg Mgb v8 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 20 | 65% | 58,249 |
| 1987 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 29,589 |
| 1979 | 1 | 22 | 73% | 99,874 |
| 1978 | 2 | 20 | 90% | 50,261 |
| 1975 | 4 | 18 | 67% | 47,665 |
| 1974 | 4 | 39 | 87% | 37,735 |
| 1973 | 6 | 68 | 82% | 62,055 |
| 1970 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 29,116 |
| 1967 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 3,777 |
Mg Mgb v8 reliability FAQ
Across 21 Mg Mgb v8 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mg Mgb v8 MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c).
The typical Mg Mgb v8 in our data has covered around
49,288 miles.
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