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MG MGC MOT Results

84.9% pass rate
from 311 tests in 2021
(42% 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 MGC is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.1% fail on Brakes
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.64% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt
          • 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.64% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.32% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.32% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 6.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.96% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.96% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.64% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.32% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.96% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.64% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.32% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.32% fail on Horn
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.64% fail on Wipers
  • 1.9% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.32% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.32% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.32% fail on Steering column
    • 0.32% fail on Steering play
      • 0.32% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.9% fail on Suspension (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.32% fail on Springs
      • 0.32% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.32% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Chassis
      • 0.64% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.32% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.32% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.32% fail on Hose
    • 0.32% fail on Seats
      • 0.32% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.64% fail on Tyres
    • 0.32% fail on Condition
    • 0.32% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.32% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.32% fail on Attachment
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    Nice sounding six-cylinder, easy high speed cruising, lots of tuning potential.