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MG B GT reliability
The MG B GT fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 21.5% of 1,388 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
Over 10 years old
21.5% failed their MOT
From 1,388 MOT tests of MG B GTs this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 3× as oftenElectrical equipment2.2% vs 0.8%
Fails 3× as oftenSteering gear1.7% vs 0.5%
Advised 3× as oftenWheel bearings5.3% vs 1.7%
Checking a MG B GT before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.