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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.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 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
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.6% fail on Individual lamps
    • 1.3% fail on Battery
    • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 1.3% fail on Fog lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.3% fail on Lamp
  • 10% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 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
  • 7.8% fail on Suspension
    • 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.6% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (15 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 2.6% fail on Front
    • 2.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 2.6% fail on Spring mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Front suspension joints
  • 5.2% fail on Brakes
    • 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
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical components
      • 1.3% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.3% fail on Operation
  • 5.2% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
  • 2.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.6% fail on Steering system
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Size/type
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
  • 2.6% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 1.3% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis
    • 1.3% fail on Body condition
  • 2.6% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate
  • 1.3% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
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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