MG MGF MOT Results

Registered in 1999
60.0% pass rate
from 1,157 tests in 2021
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MGF is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (69% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 14% fail on Exhaust emissions (77% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 14% fail on Spark ignition (86% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 12% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.086% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.086% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.26% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.086% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.086% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.086% fail on Other leaks
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (49% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (200% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.086% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.086% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.086% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.086% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.086% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.78% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.43% fail on Brake linings and pads (67% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Brake pads (67% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.086% fail on Pedal
      • 0.086% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.086% fail on Servos
      • 0.086% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.086% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.086% fail on Servos
    • 0.086% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.086% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.086% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 5.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.4% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (20 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.86% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.61% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (13 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Operation (30 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension unit (36 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.086% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.35% fail on Anti-roll bars (90% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage
      • 0.086% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.26% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.086% fail on Springs
      • 0.086% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.1% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Battery(ies) (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.086% fail on Switch
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.95% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.35% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.086% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (88% better than other 1999 cars)
  • 7.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.4% fail on Washers
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.086% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end (71% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Other components
        • 0.086% fail on Steering linkage
    • 1.2% fail on Electronic power steering (72 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Power steering
      • 0.52% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.086% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.086% fail on Steering wheel
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.52% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.086% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.69% fail on Exhaust system (78% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Chassis
      • 0.52% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.35% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
    • 0.26% fail on Transmission (91% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Joints (90% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.086% fail on Panel
      • 0.086% fail on Other body component
    • 0.086% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.086% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (57% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts (61% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Prescribed areas (59% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
    • 0.69% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates

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