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MG MGF MOT Results

Registered in 1996
59.6% pass rate
from 681 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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MGF is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 15% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 15% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 14% fail on Catalyst emissions (170% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.44% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.15% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.59% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.59% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Battery(ies) (170% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Horn
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.73% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.15% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.15% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (51% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.88% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.88% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.88% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.59% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.59% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.44% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.44% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.73% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.59% fail on Pedal
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.29% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.29% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms (59% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Suspension arm (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (16 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Operation (37 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Suspension unit (16 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
    • 1.0% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.73% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.44% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.29% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Springs
      • 0.15% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.15% fail on Bonded suspension unit
  • 9.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.7% fail on Washers (62% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.7% fail on Steering
    • 3.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.5% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.6% fail on Electronic power steering (45 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Power steering
      • 1.0% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.88% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.88% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.73% fail on Doors
      • 0.59% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.59% fail on Door condition
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 0.44% fail on Chassis
      • 0.44% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.15% fail on Towbar
      • 0.15% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
    • 0.15% fail on Seats
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.15% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.15% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts (69% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Condition
      • 0.44% fail on Prescribed areas (83% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Airbags
      • 0.15% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.88% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.44% fail on Size/type
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.15% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment

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