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MG Magnette (ZA / ZB) MOT Results

81.1% pass rate
from 74 tests in 2021
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 Magnette (ZA / ZB) is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.1% fail on Brakes
    • 6.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt
          • 6.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 6.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.4% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.4% fail on Horn
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on View to rear
      • 1.4% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.1% fail on Suspension
    • 2.7% fail on Springs
      • 1.4% fail on Leaf springs
        • 1.4% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.4% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas