MG Unclassified
From 459 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 14 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.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 14 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 10 |
| wiper not operating or missing | 10 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| 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. | 9 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 7 |
| audible warning inoperative | 6 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 30.2% of Unclassified 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 £71.
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 11,276 and 51,238 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,946 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.06 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 Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The MG Unclassified has a 82.1% MOT pass rate based on 459 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the MG Unclassified is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a MG Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG Unclassified is 29,946 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,276 and 51,238 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
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.
With a 82.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £71 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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