MG TF MOT pass rate
74.3% of 13,382 MG TF MOT tests pass.
The TF passes 74.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MG models (84.6%).
At 74.3%, The MG TF passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 80.7% at 10–15 years to 73.9% at 15+ years.
| 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 | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 80.7% | 705 | 39,678 miles |
| 15+ years | 73.9% | 12,675 | 58,994 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MG TF
The most common reason the MG TF fails its MOT is brakes — present in 53.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 53.5% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 42.6% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 37.2% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 30.6% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Visibility | 21.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 12.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.6% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Steering | 10.4% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.2% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MG models
- MG ZS — 86.8% pass rate
- MG 3 — 81.4% pass rate
- MG HS — 93.9% pass rate
- MG MGF — 70.1% 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 TF?
- 74.3% of MG TF MOT tests pass, based on 13,382 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MG TF?
- The most common reason the MG TF fails its MOT is brakes — present in 53.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
- Does this show the MG TF'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.