MG MGTF MOT Results

Registered in 2002
67.0% pass rate
from 2,334 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2002 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MGTF is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 9.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (77% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (41% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.043% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (40% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.086% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.043% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.043% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.043% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.043% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.73% fail on Brake linings and pads (59% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Brake pads (59% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Clevis joint (84 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Cable
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Pedal
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.39% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (89% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system (87% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 0.086% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.043% fail on Leaks
      • 0.043% fail on Servos
    • 0.086% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.086% fail on Reservoirs
  • 12% fail on Suspension (31% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Suspension arm (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (43% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (31% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Sub-frame (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (22 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.73% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.086% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.043% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.56% fail on Anti-roll bars (88% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.086% fail on Linkage
      • 0.086% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (84% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.043% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.39% fail on Suspension rods (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.043% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.30% fail on Springs (92% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 9.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (56% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (55% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.90% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.43% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.26% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.90% fail on Headlamps (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.043% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.60% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (54% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (83% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.086% fail on Position lamp
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (37% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (37% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.13% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.043% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.043% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.086% fail on Compression ignition (90% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.043% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.30% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.086% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility (25% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers (26% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.043% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.043% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.043% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (50% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.81% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.51% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
        • 0.043% fail on Catch
      • 0.26% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
    • 0.39% fail on Chassis
      • 0.39% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.39% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Drive shafts (89% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Floor
    • 0.086% fail on Body
      • 0.043% fail on Body condition
      • 0.043% fail on Other body component
    • 0.086% fail on Seats
      • 0.086% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.043% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.043% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.043% fail on Pipe
    • 0.043% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.043% fail on Undertray
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres (45% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (55% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Seat belts (77% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
  • 2.7% fail on Steering (37% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.043% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.17% fail on Steering gear (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack (80% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.043% fail on Power steering
      • 0.043% fail on Operation
    • 0.043% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.043% fail on Steering play
      • 0.043% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 0.086% fail on Condition
  • 0.17% fail on Identification of the vehicle (80% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plates (80% better than other 2002 cars)

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