MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : MG : MGB GT
MG MGB GT
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1963 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 1964 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1966 | 24 | 75% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 1967 | 75 | 73.33% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1968 | 64 | 84.38% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1969 | 83 | 75.9% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1970 | 108 | 88.89% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1971 | 154 | 78.57% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 1972 | 238 | 80.67% | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. |
| 1973 | 185 | 88.11% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
| 1974 | 194 | 80.93% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1975 | 119 | 80.67% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1976 | 54 | 75.93% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1977 | 63 | 69.84% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1978 | 125 | 72.8% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1979 | 97 | 75.26% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1980 | 91 | 72.53% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1981 | 104 | 72.12% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1982 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 1983 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1984 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 1985 | 2 | 0% | Stop lamps all missing or inoperative. |
| 1986 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1987 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 1991 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1992 | 2 | 50% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1995 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1996 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1998 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% | Horn not working. |
| 2000 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% | Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits. |
| 2009 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 1,810
Average MG MGB GT pass rate: 79.01%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 17% |
| 2 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 13% |
| 3 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 13% |
| 4 | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. | 2.1.3(g)(ii) | Major | 12% |
| 5 | Electrical wiring insecure. | 4.11(a)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 6 | Brakes out of balance across an axle. | 1.2.1(b)(i) | Major | 10% |
| 7 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 10% |
| 8 | Horn not working. | 7.7(a) | Major | 8% |
| 9 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 10 | Binding brake. | 1.2.1(f) | Major | 8% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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