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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the MG MGA. Check any MGA by registration number below.

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89.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.4%

vs MG Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

MG MGA — MOT Reliability Overview

The MG MGA has an average MOT pass rate of 89.5%, which is 6.4 percentage points above the MG brand average of 83.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the MGA is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used MG MGA, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the MG MGA performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 76 vehicles

89.5%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Mileage at 5yr

36k mi

Other MG Models

Compare MOT reliability across MG models.

MG ZR

74.1% pass rate

MG 6

64.3% pass rate

MG 3

76.5% pass rate

MG MGB

70.0% pass rate

MG Mgb Roadster

95.5% pass rate

MG B Gt

75.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for MG MGA

MG MGA — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the MG MGA MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the MG MGA?
The average MOT pass rate for the MG MGA is 89.5% compared to the MG average of 83.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a MG MGA?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the MG MGA reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 89.5%, the MG MGA is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a MG MGA?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a MG MGA?
Typical mileage for the MG MGA: 36,399 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used MGA to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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