MG MGTF MOT Results

Registered in 2009
76.6% pass rate
from 308 tests in 2021
(38% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MGTF is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.97% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.97% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.65% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.32% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.32% fail on Horn
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
  • 4.9% fail on Brakes
    • 3.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.65% fail on Mechanical brake components (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.32% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.32% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.32% fail on Cable
    • 0.65% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.65% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 4.2% fail on Suspension (71% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.97% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.6% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.65% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.65% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.32% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.32% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.3% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres (69% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.65% fail on Tread depth (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Transmission
      • 0.65% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.65% fail on Joints
    • 0.32% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.32% fail on Panel

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