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MG MGF reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·11,353 DVSA tests·2024
Across 11,353 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 67% of MG MGF cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in emissions & leaks.
67%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 60% of peers
+6.1 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
11,353 tests · fleet 61%
67%
Where the MGF fails
Suspension95
Brakes94
Body & structure98
Steering98
Tyres98
Lights & electrics94
Fails more often on emissions & leaks. Holds up better on identification, road wheels, body & structure.
Share of 13 years and older MG MGF MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the MG MGF tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on MG MGF models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Brakes · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
- Emissions & leaks · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the MG MGF reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the MG MGF holds up well for its age: 67% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 60% of similar-age models. Give emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a MG MGF?
First-time MOT pass rates for the MG MGF in 2024: 13 years and older, 67%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a MG MGF MOT?
For MG MGF cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are emissions & leaks (5.5% of tests vs 3.8% fleet).
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