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MG Tf reliability
The MG Tf fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 30% of 10,108 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
Over 10 years old
30% failed their MOT
From 10,108 MOT tests of MG Tfs this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 38% more oftenBrake performance8% vs 5.8%
Fails 39% more oftenExhaust emissions7.1% vs 5.1%Fix about £150
Fails 3× as oftenElectrical equipment2.8% vs 0.8%
Fails 43% more oftenComponent mounting prescribed areas2% vs 1.4%
Advised 2× as oftenSub-frames9.8% vs 4.2%
Advised 33% more oftenBrake performance6.1% vs 4.6%
Advised 2× as oftenSteering linkage components5.7% vs 2.8%
Advised 2× as oftenWheel bearings4% vs 1.7%
Checking a MG Tf 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.