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MG MGB MOT Results

76.4% pass rate
from 9,650 tests in 2020
(14% 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 MGB is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (30% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (30% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Horn
      • 0.31% fail on Battery(ies) (53% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.010% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators (40% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type (40% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Individual direction indicators (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on All direction indicators (37% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Switch
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (28% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Position lamps (39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Position lamp (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.052% fail on Switch
    • 0.63% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Switch (91% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.031% fail on Hazard warning (89% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Switch (89% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 7.7% fail on Brakes (20% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Brake performance (14% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.052% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.041% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (24% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (22% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.010% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (27% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (24% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (71% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 0.76% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.052% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.50% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake linings and pads (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Brake pads (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.21% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Cable
        • 0.062% fail on Lever
        • 0.021% fail on Clevis joint
        • 0.010% fail on Rod
        • 0.010% fail on Linkage
        • 0.010% fail on Pivot
      • 0.093% fail on Brake discs and drums (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Brake discs (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.42% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.37% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.34% fail on Lever
    • 0.32% fail on Rigid brake pipes (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.062% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.052% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.031% fail on Servos
      • 0.010% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.010% fail on Valves
    • 0.15% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.10% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.010% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
        • 0.010% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.021% fail on Other components
    • 0.062% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.031% fail on Leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Servos
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility (10.0% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (27% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.052% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.031% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.1% fail on Suspension (37% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Wheel bearings (37% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.67% fail on Springs
      • 0.30% fail on Leaf springs (84% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.031% fail on Spring saddle (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.021% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
        • 0.021% fail on Shackle bracket
        • 0.010% fail on Anchor bracket
      • 0.29% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.093% fail on Coil springs (75% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Coil spring (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.010% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 0.61% fail on Suspension arms (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.083% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.062% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.073% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.30% fail on Axles
      • 0.13% fail on King pins
      • 0.11% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.031% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.021% fail on Axle
    • 0.073% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.052% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.041% fail on Sub-frames (92% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (93% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.031% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.031% fail on Suspension unit
  • 4.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions (19% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.073% fail on Catalyst emissions (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Compression ignition (90% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.010% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.52% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks (45% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.052% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.031% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.031% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.49% fail on Pipe (48% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Hose
      • 0.17% fail on System
      • 0.093% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Tank
    • 0.45% fail on Seats
      • 0.36% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Integral vehicle structure (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (57% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.010% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.41% fail on Chassis (61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Chassis condition (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.24% fail on Doors (54% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
        • 0.010% fail on Catch
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
        • 0.010% fail on Catch
    • 0.20% fail on Transmission (85% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
        • 0.073% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.021% fail on Drive shafts (98% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Joints (98% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Floor
    • 0.10% fail on Body (63% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Panel
      • 0.031% fail on Other body component
    • 0.062% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.062% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.041% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.010% fail on Bracket
    • 0.010% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.010% fail on Towbar
      • 0.010% fail on Towbar condition
  • 3.4% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering gear (71% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Steering rack (98% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Operation
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.062% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.010% fail on Other components
        • 0.010% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.17% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.073% fail on Steering column
    • 0.073% fail on Steering play (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.052% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.031% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.031% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.021% fail on Steering shaft
    • 0.010% fail on Power steering
      • 0.010% fail on Operation
  • 0.91% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Seat belts (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Prescribed areas (63% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment
      • 0.010% fail on Requirements
      • 0.010% fail on Load limiters
  • 0.68% fail on Tyres (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Condition (51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Tread depth (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Size/type
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Condition
    • 0.041% fail on Hubs (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle (66% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.10% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.10% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.010% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.010% fail on Anchorages
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