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MG MGF MOT Results
71.4% pass rate
from 77 tests in 2017
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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 MGF is unusually good or bad.
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19% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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5.2% fail on
Position lamps
- 2.6% fail on Front lamps
- 2.6% fail on Rear lamps
- 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.9% fail on Horn
- 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp
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2.6% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp
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2.6% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.6% fail on Individual lamps
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2.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.3% fail on Battery
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1.3% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.3% fail on Fog lamp
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1.3% fail on
Hazard warning
- 1.3% fail on Lamp
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5.2% fail on
Position lamps
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10% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
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5.2% fail on
Fuel system
(3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Hose (20 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Pipe
- 1.3% fail on System
- 3.9% fail on Emissions
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
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5.2% fail on
Fuel system
(3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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7.8% fail on
Suspension
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2.6% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 2.6% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (15 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 2.6% fail on Front
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2.6% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 2.6% fail on Spring mounting
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1.3% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.3% fail on Condition
- 1.3% fail on Front suspension joints
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2.6% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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5.2% fail on
Brakes
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3.9% fail on
Brake performance
- 2.6% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.3% fail on Front wheels
- 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
- 1.3% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.3% fail on
Mechanical components
- 1.3% fail on Lever
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1.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 1.3% fail on Operation
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3.9% fail on
Brake performance
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5.2% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 2.6% fail on Wipers
- 2.6% fail on Washers
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2.6% fail on
Steering
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2.6% fail on
Steering system
- 1.3% fail on Steering rack
- 1.3% fail on Track rod end
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2.6% fail on
Steering system
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2.6% fail on
Tyres
- 1.3% fail on Size/type
- 1.3% fail on Condition
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2.6% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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1.3% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 1.3% fail on Chassis
- 1.3% fail on Body condition
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1.3% fail on
Vehicle structure
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2.6% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 2.6% fail on Registration plate
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1.3% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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1.3% fail on
Seat belts
- 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
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1.3% fail on
Seat belts
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MGF 1995
Practical everyday roadster with a surprising amount of luggage space for a mid-engined car, decent handling, plenty of used ones around