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MOT reliability

Mg Montego

3 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Mg Montego vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Mg Montego has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 122,315 miles.

3
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
380
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mg Montego problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mg Montego MOT tests:

  • Other62%
  • Steering10%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Body & structure8%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Brakes2%

Mg Montego pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
17333%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Mg Montego MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  3. Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) (2 times)
  4. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  5. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  7. Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) (2 times)
  10. Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) (1 times)

Mg Montego pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1989 1 3 33% 102,961
1987 1 6 100% 149,686
1985 1 13 77% 114,299

Mg Montego reliability FAQ

Across 3 Mg Montego vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mg Montego MOT issues are: Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a); Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2).

The typical Mg Montego in our data has covered around 122,315 miles.

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