MOT reliability
Mg Td sports
7 vehicles · 38 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Mg Td sports vehicles and 38 completed MOT tests, the Mg Td sports has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,820 miles.
7
Vehicles
38
MOT tests
263
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mg Td sports problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mg Td sports MOT tests:
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Other122%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Brakes4%
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Steering2%
Mg Td sports pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Mg Td sports MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mg Td sports MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Nearside front tyre perished (2 times)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b) (2 times)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
- Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
- Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) (1 times)
- rear propshaft universal joint has movement (1 times)
- Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) (1 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- nearside front shock absorber getting weak (1 times)
Mg Td sports pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 9,802 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 98,801 |
| 2005 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 97,047 |
| 1953 | 2 | 18 | 72% | 44,268 |
| 1952 | 2 | 14 | 86% | 16,779 |
Mg Td sports reliability FAQ
Across 7 Mg Td sports vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mg Td sports MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b).
The typical Mg Td sports in our data has covered around
46,820 miles.
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