MG MGF MOT Results
Registered in 199960.0% pass rate
from 1,157 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MGF is unusually good or bad.
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14% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(69% worse than other 1999 cars)
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14% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(77% worse than other 1999 cars)
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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
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0.086% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.086% fail on Catalytic converter
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0.26% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.086% fail on Emissions not tested
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14% fail on
Spark ignition
(86% worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.086% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.086% fail on Other leaks
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14% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(77% worse than other 1999 cars)
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13% fail on
Brakes
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11% fail on
Brake performance
(49% worse than other 1999 cars)
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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)
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3.6% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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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)
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3.6% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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2.2% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.1% fail on
Rbt
- 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.086% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.086% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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2.1% fail on
Rbt
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1.6% fail on
Parking brake performance
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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)
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0.086% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.086% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.5% fail on
Rbt
- 0.78% fail on Brake performance not tested
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7.1% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(110% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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1.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.1% fail on Brake discs
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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)
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1.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
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0.17% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.086% fail on Pedal
- 0.086% fail on Hand lever
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0.17% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.17% fail on Lever
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0.17% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.086% fail on Servos
- 0.086% fail on Master cylinder
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0.17% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.086% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.086% fail on Servos
- 0.086% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.086% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.086% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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11% fail on
Brake performance
(49% worse than other 1999 cars)
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13% fail on
Suspension
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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0.086% fail on
Springs
- 0.086% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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5.1% fail on
Suspension arms
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12% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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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
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2.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.4% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.4% fail on Headlamp
- 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
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2.2% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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2.2% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.086% fail on Switch
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2.2% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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2.0% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.0% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.95% fail on Individual direction indicators
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2.0% fail on
Flashing type
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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)
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3.1% fail on
Electrical equipment
(2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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7.5% fail on
Visibility
- 4.4% fail on Washers
- 3.6% fail on Wipers
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0.17% fail on
View to rear
- 0.17% fail on Mirrors
- 0.086% fail on Bonnet
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4.8% fail on
Steering
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3.1% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 3.0% fail on Track rod end (71% worse than other 1999 cars)
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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)
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0.52% fail on
Power steering
- 0.52% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.086% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.086% fail on Steering rack
- 0.086% fail on Steering wheel
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3.1% fail on
Steering linkage components
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4.1% fail on
Tyres
- 2.2% fail on Condition
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth
- 0.52% fail on Size/type
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3.4% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(65% better than other 1999 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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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)
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0.52% fail on
Chassis
- 0.52% fail on Chassis condition
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0.35% fail on
Doors
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0.17% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.17% fail on Door condition
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0.17% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.17% fail on Door condition
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0.17% fail on
Driver's door
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0.26% fail on
Transmission
(91% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Drive shafts
(90% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Joints (90% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Drive shafts
(90% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Bumpers
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0.17% fail on
Body
- 0.086% fail on Panel
- 0.086% fail on Other body component
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0.086% fail on
Spare wheel
- 0.086% fail on Spare wheel condition
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1.5% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
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1.7% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(57% better than other 1999 cars)
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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
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1.0% fail on
Seat belts
(61% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.43% fail on Attachment
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0.35% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.35% fail on Registration plates