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MG MGF MOT Results

Registered in 1997
60.1% pass rate
from 945 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MGF is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp (48% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Switch
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.74% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.11% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment (93% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies) (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Horn
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (70% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.21% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.11% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (89% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 15% fail on Exhaust emissions (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 14% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 13% fail on Catalyst emissions (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.11% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.53% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.32% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (12 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 9.9% fail on Brake performance (38% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.85% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.74% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.63% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.11% fail on Brake linings
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.42% fail on Pedal
    • 0.32% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.32% fail on Lever
    • 0.32% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (81% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system (81% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.11% fail on Servos
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 5.6% fail on Suspension arms (63% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (37% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.3% fail on Sub-frames (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (23 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Operation (39 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Suspension unit (27 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.11% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.2% fail on Steering
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components (65% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Steering arm (11 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.95% fail on Power steering
      • 0.95% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Electronic power steering (56 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.42% fail on Chassis (68% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Chassis condition (68% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Doors
      • 0.21% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Pipe
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Floor
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition (65% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.53% fail on Size/type (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts (63% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Prescribed areas (63% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
  • 0.95% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment

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