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MG MGF MOT Results

Registered in 2000
62.2% pass rate
from 1,366 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2000 cars)
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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MGF is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (46% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.29% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.073% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.44% fail on Brake linings and pads (69% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Brake pads (68% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.073% fail on Cable
        • 0.073% fail on Lever
        • 0.073% fail on Clevis joint
    • 0.37% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.37% fail on Lever
    • 0.37% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (78% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Anti-lock braking system (76% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.073% fail on Brake fluid
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 5.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Suspension arm (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.73% fail on Pins and bushes (59% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings (76% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (18 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Operation (38 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Suspension unit (17 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.073% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.51% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.51% fail on Anti-roll bars (86% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (80% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Linkage
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (35% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (40% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.073% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.88% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.88% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.88% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (86% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.073% fail on Switch
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (24% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 9.8% fail on Spark ignition (27% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 8.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (55% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.15% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.073% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.37% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.073% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.073% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.073% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 4.9% fail on Washers (43% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.5% fail on Steering
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.2% fail on Track rod end (67% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.073% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.44% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.29% fail on Steering rack (70% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Power steering
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
    • 0.15% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.15% fail on Electronic power steering (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Steering column
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.44% fail on Size/type
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (66% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.073% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.073% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.51% fail on Chassis
      • 0.51% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.51% fail on Doors
      • 0.44% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission (95% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.073% fail on Joints
      • 0.073% fail on Belts
    • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.073% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.073% fail on Bracket
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.073% fail on Panel
      • 0.073% fail on Other body component
    • 0.073% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.073% fail on Pipe
    • 0.073% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.073% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (60% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts (59% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Prescribed areas (69% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Condition
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment
    • 0.51% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 0.59% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment

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