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MG MGB MOT Results

74.0% pass rate
from 17,721 tests in 2017
(11% 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.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (16% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps (17% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp (23% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.31% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
      • 0.079% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
        • 0.079% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.040% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.011% fail on Matched pair
    • 2.6% fail on Position lamps (26% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Front lamps (20% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear lamps (22% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.045% fail on Switch
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators (25% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type (25% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual lamps (24% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on All direction indicators (30% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Tell tales (54% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Switch
        • 0.023% fail on Side repeaters (97% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0056% fail on Switch
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp (15% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp (12% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Horn
    • 0.86% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.55% fail on Lamp
      • 0.29% fail on Switch
      • 0.090% fail on Tell tale
    • 0.66% fail on Battery (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Fog lamp (75% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Tell tale (84% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Switch (92% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.0056% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes (15% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance (9.9% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Rear wheels (16% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Front wheels
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (29% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.028% fail on Brake operation (78% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Parking brake operation
    • 2.1% fail on Hydraulic systems (38% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Components (40% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Hoses (23% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Pipes (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Cylinders
        • 0.034% fail on Reservoirs (72% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Servos
        • 0.011% fail on Valves (87% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
      • 0.0056% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
    • 0.74% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.74% fail on Condition
    • 0.56% fail on Hub components (34% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake pads (37% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake calipers
      • 0.085% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.085% fail on Wheel cylinder
      • 0.0056% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.37% fail on Restricted movement
    • 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.18% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake control components (60% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal (60% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Anti-slip (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Condition (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.068% fail on Cable
      • 0.034% fail on Clevis joint (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Lever
      • 0.011% fail on Pivot
      • 0.0056% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0056% fail on Stationary pin
    • 0.073% fail on Locking devices (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.040% fail on Components
        • 0.040% fail on Servos
      • 0.0056% fail on Operation
  • 6.0% fail on Driver's view of the road (16% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Washers (12% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (22% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Mirrors (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Windscreen (55% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.7% fail on Suspension (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Spring mounting (42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Component mounting (63% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Subframe mounting (89% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings (39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Front (25% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Rear (64% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.99% fail on Condition
    • 0.55% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.18% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (37% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage condition
      • 0.017% fail on Condition
      • 0.0056% fail on Presence
    • 0.48% fail on Suspension arms (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Attachment
      • 0.017% fail on Condition (76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Leaf springs (55% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (79% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Shackle
        • 0.068% fail on Anchor (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Securing bolts
      • 0.062% fail on Condition
      • 0.040% fail on Anchor bracket
      • 0.017% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.011% fail on Spring slippers (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Spring eye
      • 0.0056% fail on Shackle bracket
    • 0.38% fail on Axles
      • 0.30% fail on King pins (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Swivel joints/housing (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Axle beam
      • 0.0056% fail on Stub axle
      • 0.0056% fail on Clearance
    • 0.38% fail on Front suspension joints (60% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Coil springs (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Condition (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Location
    • 0.15% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices (92% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Sub-frames (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Condition (70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment (81% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.034% fail on Tie bars/rods (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Attachment
    • 0.023% fail on Bonded suspension
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Condition
    • 0.023% fail on Drive shafts (98% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.017% fail on General condition
    • 0.011% fail on Torque/reaction arms
      • 0.0056% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.0056% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0056% fail on Fluid suspension
      • 0.0056% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0056% fail on Trailing arms
      • 0.0056% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.0056% fail on Radius arms
      • 0.0056% fail on Attachment
  • 5.2% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (10% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Emissions
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.83% fail on System (81% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pipe
      • 0.15% fail on Cap (50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hose
      • 0.10% fail on Tank
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 3.6% fail on Steering (22% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Steering system (14% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack (44% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.11% fail on Free play (50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
        • 0.0056% fail on Steering box
      • 0.040% fail on Steering arm (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Other components (72% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Steering pivot point (70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.0056% fail on Steering component
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Steering box
      • 0.0056% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.30% fail on Steering control
      • 0.16% fail on Steering wheel
      • 0.090% fail on Steering column (50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Steering shaft
      • 0.028% fail on Steering coupling (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Universal joint
      • 0.0056% fail on Steering lock
    • 0.16% fail on Steering operation
    • 0.056% fail on Prescribed areas (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Locking devices (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Power steering (95% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Rams
      • 0.0056% fail on Operation
  • 2.1% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (41% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Vehicle structure (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Chassis (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Seats
      • 0.46% fail on Drivers
      • 0.21% fail on Passengers
    • 0.55% fail on Body condition (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Doors (50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Passengers front (39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Drivers
      • 0.011% fail on Passengers other (91% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.045% fail on Engine mountings
    • 0.023% fail on Load security
      • 0.017% fail on Bootlid
      • 0.0056% fail on Access panel
    • 0.011% fail on Body security
  • 1.6% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (27% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts (27% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Prescribed areas (36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Condition
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment
      • 0.023% fail on Requirements (85% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Installation check
        • 0.0056% fail on Anchorage's
  • 1.3% fail on Tyres (40% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Condition (37% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Tread depth (51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
    • 0.045% fail on Valve stem
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Attachment (88% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Hubs (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.0056% fail on Halfshafts
  • 0.34% fail on Registration plates and VIN (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plate (61% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.017% fail on Towbars (92% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Vehicle structure (94% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.0056% fail on Towbar
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