MOT Stats

MG MGB

Year	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
1956	2	100%	n/a
1958	2	100%	n/a
1959	2	100%	n/a
1960	2	50%	Fuel system leaking excessively or a risk of fire.
1961	2	50%	Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.
1962	2	100%	n/a
1963	42	78.57%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
1964	67	80.6%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
1965	91	90.11%	Horn not working.
1966	127	81.89%	Brakes out of balance across an axle.
1967	142	78.17%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
1968	105	83.81%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
1969	167	83.23%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
1970	217	83.41%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
1971	285	78.95%	Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.
1972	341	81.82%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
1973	309	82.52%	Brakes out of balance across an axle.
1974	199	74.37%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
1975	112	80.36%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
1976	91	76.92%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
1977	143	71.33%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
1978	206	75.73%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
1979	141	74.47%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
1980	122	64.75%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
1981	137	78.1%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
1982	22	86.36%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
1983	13	76.92%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
1984	5	80%	Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts, drag on the ground or the connectors for braking or steering disconnected.
1985	2	100%	n/a
1986	6	100%	n/a
1987	7	42.86%	Horn not working.
1988	3	33.33%	Stop lamps all missing or inoperative.
1989	8	62.5%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
1990	11	90.91%	Electrical wiring insecure.
1991	18	77.78%	Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.
1992	16	75%	Brakes out of balance across an axle.
1993	15	86.67%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
1994	10	90%	Shock absorber insecurely attached to chassis or axle.
1995	16	81.25%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
1996	10	60%	Brakes out of balance across an axle.
1997	18	88.89%	Horn not working.
1998	13	76.92%	Fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap.
1999	12	66.67%	Door will not open using the relevant control or close properly.
2000	9	66.67%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
2001	4	75%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
2002	6	66.67%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
2003	3	33.33%	Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.
2004	1	100%	n/a
2005	2	50%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2006	6	100%	n/a
2008	1	0%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
2009	1	100%	n/a
2010	1	0%	Fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap.
2012	2	100%	n/a
2013	2	100%	n/a
2014	2	50%	Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.
2015	5	60%	Electrical wiring insecure.
2016	1	100%	n/a
2018	3	100%	n/a
2020	1	100%	n/a
2021	1	100%	n/a

Tests: 3,312

Average MG MGB pass rate: 78.99%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.	3.5(a)	Major	20%
2	Brakes out of balance across an axle.	1.2.1(b)(i)	Major	14%
3	Emissions levels exceed default limits.	8.2.1.2(b)	Major	14%
4	Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.	2.1.3(g)(ii)	Major	14%
5	Electrical wiring insecure.	4.11(a)(ii)	Major	10%
6	Horn not working.	7.7(a)	Major	9%
7	Binding brake.	1.2.1(f)	Major	8%
8	Headlamp aim outwith limits.	4.1.2(a)	Major	7%
9	Position lamp missing or inoperative.	4.2.1(a)(ii)	Major	7%
10	Stop lamps all missing or inoperative.	4.3.1(a)(iii)	Dangerous	7%

Tests date range:

10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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