53 Model Years Analyzed
MG B
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1959-2021), based on 3,145 DVSA recorded tests.
83.8%
Average Pass Rate
53
Model Years
3k
Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
1972 MG B MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
1 tests
3 tests
2 tests
3 tests
1 tests
1 tests
2 tests
1 tests
5 tests
1 tests
3 tests
3 tests
4 tests
6 tests
7 tests
6 tests
8 tests
5 tests
9 tests
1 tests
6 tests
9 tests
9 tests
3 tests
5 tests
3 tests
5 tests
3 tests
1 tests
8 tests
21 tests
140 tests
131 tests
147 tests
213 tests
158 tests
104 tests
123 tests
201 tests
305 tests
324 tests
276 tests
205 tests
149 tests
99 tests
135 tests
116 tests
74 tests
56 tests
40 tests
1 tests
2 tests
1 tests
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- 2Brakes 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.
- 3Emissions levels exceed default limits
- 4A wheel bearing with excessive play
- 5A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a MG B?
The MG B has an average 83.8% MOT pass rate across model years 1959 to 2021, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a MG B?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the MG B across all years are: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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., emissions levels exceed default limits. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which MG B year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific MG B model years.