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MG TF reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·13,336 DVSA tests·2024
Across 13,336 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 70% of MG TF 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.
70%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 68% of peers
+9.2 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
13,336 tests · fleet 61%
70%
Where the TF fails
Suspension93
Brakes92
Body & structure98
Steering98
Tyres98
Lights & electrics93
Fails more often on emissions & leaks. Holds up better on road wheels, identification, tyres.
Share of 13 years and older MG TF MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the MG TF tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on MG TF 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 ~8% of MOTs
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~7% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~7% of MOTs
- Emissions & leaks · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the MG TF reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the MG TF holds up well for its age: 70% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 68% of similar-age models. Give emissions & leaks a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a MG TF?
First-time MOT pass rates for the MG TF in 2024: 13 years and older, 70%. 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 TF MOT?
For MG TF 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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