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

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95.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+12.4%

vs MG Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

MG Mgb Roadster — MOT Reliability Overview

The MG Mgb Roadster has an average MOT pass rate of 95.5%, which is 12.4 percentage points above the MG brand average of 83.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Mgb Roadster is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used MG Mgb Roadster, 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 Mgb Roadster performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 22 vehicles

95.5%Excellent
MG average: 83.1%
Mileage at 5yr

41k mi

Other MG Models

Compare MOT reliability across MG models.

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74.1% pass rate

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64.3% pass rate

MG 3

76.5% pass rate

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70.0% pass rate

MG B Gt

75.0% pass rate

MG B

88.0% 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 Mgb Roadster

MG Mgb Roadster — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the MG Mgb Roadster MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the MG Mgb Roadster?
The average MOT pass rate for the MG Mgb Roadster is 95.5% 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 Mgb Roadster?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the MG Mgb Roadster reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.5%, the MG Mgb Roadster 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 Mgb Roadster?
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 Mgb Roadster?
Typical mileage for the MG Mgb Roadster: 40,673 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mgb Roadster to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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