MOT reliability
Mg Roadste
6 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Mg Roadste vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Mg Roadste has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 207,919 miles.
6
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
750
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mg Roadste problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mg Roadste MOT tests:
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Other105%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Steering3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Brakes2%
Mg Roadste pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Mg Roadste MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mg Roadste MOT tests:
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (2 times)
- minor oil leak (2 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)
- EXHAUST SYSTEM GENERALLY CORRODED THROUGHOUT ENTIRE SYSTEM (1 times)
- Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) (1 times)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)
- OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA (1 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
Mg Roadste pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 12,425 |
| 1997 | 1 | 7 | 57% | — |
| 1990 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 10,959 |
| 1989 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 481,889 |
| 1969 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 52,437 |
Mg Roadste reliability FAQ
Across 6 Mg Roadste vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mg Roadste MOT issues are:
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b); Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c).
The typical Mg Roadste in our data has covered around
207,919 miles.
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