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MG MGA MOT Results

82.7% pass rate
from 283 tests in 2021
(34% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MGA is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.1% fail on Brakes
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.35% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt
          • 0.35% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.4% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
    • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.35% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.35% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.35% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.71% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.71% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.35% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.71% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.35% fail on Horn
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
  • 2.8% fail on Suspension (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Axles
      • 0.35% fail on King pins
      • 0.35% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.71% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.71% fail on Springs
      • 0.71% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.71% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.35% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 2.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.35% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.35% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.35% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.35% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.35% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.71% fail on Body, chassis, structure (89% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.71% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.71% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.71% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.71% fail on Tyres
    • 0.35% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
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