MOT reliability
Rover Mgb
12 vehicles · 158 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Rover Mgb vehicles and 158 completed MOT tests, the Rover Mgb has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,704 miles.
12
Vehicles
158
MOT tests
315
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Rover Mgb problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Rover Mgb MOT tests:
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Other113%
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Emissions & nuisance11%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Brakes3%
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Steering1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Visibility1%
Rover Mgb pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 6 | 50% |
| 18 | 4 | 100% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 6 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Rover Mgb MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover Mgb MOT tests:
- Oil leak (12 times)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1) (4 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- oil leak (2 times)
Rover Mgb pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 22 | 91% | 11,662 |
| 1994 | 3 | 51 | 82% | 33,096 |
| 1993 | 1 | 18 | 67% | 56,073 |
| 1980 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 32,699 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 17,198 |
| 1974 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 914 |
| 1972 | 2 | 13 | 62% | 85,533 |
| 1971 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 60,546 |
| 1969 | 1 | 20 | 90% | 3,011 |
Rover Mgb reliability FAQ
Across 12 Rover Mgb vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Rover Mgb MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3).
The typical Rover Mgb in our data has covered around
37,704 miles.
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