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MG MGA MOT Results

84.9% pass rate
from 498 tests in 2020
(44% 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.

  • 7.2% fail on Brakes
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.80% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.80% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.60% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.60% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.20% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.20% fail on Valves
    • 0.40% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.20% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.20% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Cable
  • 6.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (55% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.20% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.60% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.20% fail on Switch
    • 0.80% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.40% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.60% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.60% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.40% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.20% fail on Steering column
    • 0.20% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.20% fail on Universal joint
  • 2.4% fail on Suspension (70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.60% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.40% fail on Springs
      • 0.40% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.20% fail on Spring saddle
        • 0.20% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    • 0.20% fail on Axles
      • 0.20% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.40% fail on Tank
      • 0.40% fail on Pipe
    • 0.60% fail on Transmission
      • 0.60% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.40% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.20% fail on Joints
    • 0.20% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.20% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.20% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.20% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.20% fail on Seats
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.20% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.80% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (81% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.60% fail on Transmission oil leaks (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
  • 0.20% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.20% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.20% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
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