MG A
From 323 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, actuator leaking and braking performance not affected and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, caused 6 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| actuator leaking and braking performance not affected | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 3 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users | 2 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 17.1% of A failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £57.
Typical mileage
Half of all As tested had between 3,755 and 41,410 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 15,551 median miles, the A has 0.082 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other MG models
| MG Zs | 81.9% |
| MG 3 | 79.4% |
| MG Zs Exclusive Ev | 89.5% |
| MG Tf | 75% |
| MG Mgf | 72.8% |
Common questions
What is the MG A MOT pass rate?
The MG A has a 87.3% MOT pass rate based on 323 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG A?
The most common MOT failure on the MG A is a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include actuator leaking and braking performance not affected.
What is the typical mileage of a MG A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG A is 15,551 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,755 and 41,410 miles.
Buying a used A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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