MG MGTF MOT Results

Registered in 2006
68.1% pass rate
from 335 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2006 cars)
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MGTF is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 8.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.5% fail on Suspension arm (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.0% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (82 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.60% fail on Springs (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Coil spring (88% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Suspension rods (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.60% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.30% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.60% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.60% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.30% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.30% fail on Pivot
    • 0.60% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.60% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.60% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.60% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.60% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.30% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.30% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 9.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Horn (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.30% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.30% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.30% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.30% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.30% fail on Steering wheel
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (68% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (66% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.90% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.30% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.30% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.60% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.60% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.60% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.30% fail on Chassis
      • 0.30% fail on Chassis condition
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.30% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment

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