MG Bgt
From 320 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., a tyre cords visible or damaged and steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., caused 13 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 13 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 6 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43.9% of failures are serious: 43.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £107.
Typical mileage
Half of all Bgts tested had between 17,579 and 69,593 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,350 median miles, the Bgt has 0.031 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 Bgt MOT pass rate?
The MG Bgt has a 88.8% MOT pass rate based on 320 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG Bgt?
The most common MOT failure on the MG Bgt is brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a MG Bgt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG Bgt is 36,350 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,579 and 69,593 miles.
Buying a used Bgt?
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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