MG MGF MOT pass rate
70.1% of 11,353 MG MGF MOT tests pass.
The MGF passes 70.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MG models (84.6%).
The MG MGF passes 70.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 70.1% | 11,353 | 66,257 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MG MGF
The most common reason the MG MGF fails its MOT is brakes — present in 50.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 50.4% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 48.1% | Carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 46.7% | Not working |
| Suspension | 44.0% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Visibility | 20.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 14.0% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Steering | 12.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.5% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 0.7% | Fixing missing |
Related MG models
- MG ZS — 86.8% pass rate
- MG 3 — 81.4% pass rate
- MG HS — 93.9% pass rate
- MG TF — 74.3% pass rate
- MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH — 91.7% pass rate
- MG 5 — 92.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MG MGF?
- 70.1% of MG MGF MOT tests pass, based on 11,353 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MG MGF?
- The most common reason the MG MGF fails its MOT is brakes — present in 50.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
- Does this show the MG MGF's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MG service history guide for how to check and keep one.