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MG MGA MOT Results

84.6% pass rate
from 825 tests in 2017
(47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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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.

  • 7.9% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.73% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.61% fail on Tell tales
        • 0.48% fail on Switch
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
      • 0.12% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.5% fail on Horn
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Position lamps (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Front lamps (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Rear lamps (84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plate lamp (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Battery
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.12% fail on Lamp
      • 0.12% fail on Tell tale
  • 7.8% fail on Brakes (33% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Brake performance (36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Front wheels
      • 3.2% fail on Rear wheels
      • 0.97% fail on Parking brake performance (71% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.6% fail on Leaks (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Components (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Pipes
        • 0.12% fail on Hoses
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
    • 1.2% fail on Hub components
      • 0.73% fail on Wheel cylinder (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.12% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake calipers
    • 0.61% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.61% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.12% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.12% fail on Restricted movement
  • 2.7% fail on Suspension (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 0.73% fail on Front
      • 0.36% fail on Rear
    • 0.73% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.36% fail on Condition
    • 0.36% fail on Prescribed areas (91% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Spring mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Component mounting
    • 0.24% fail on Axles
      • 0.24% fail on King pins
    • 0.12% fail on Leaf springs
      • 0.12% fail on Securing bolts
    • 0.12% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.12% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage condition
    • 0.12% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
  • 2.7% fail on Driver's view of the road (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 2.4% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.61% fail on System
      • 0.36% fail on Pipe
      • 0.36% fail on Cap
      • 0.24% fail on Tank
      • 0.12% fail on Hose
    • 0.48% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Emissions (90% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering system (66% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.61% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.48% fail on Steering control
      • 0.24% fail on Steering column
      • 0.12% fail on Steering wheel
      • 0.12% fail on Steering shaft
  • 1.1% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Body condition (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Seats
      • 0.36% fail on Drivers
      • 0.12% fail on Passengers
    • 0.24% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.12% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.12% fail on Chassis
    • 0.12% fail on Load security
      • 0.12% fail on Bootlid
  • 0.85% fail on Road Wheels (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Condition (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment
  • 0.61% fail on Tyres (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
    • 0.24% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.12% fail on Valve stem
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