MG MGF
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 14,010 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
75%
Total Tests
14,010
Highest Pass Rate
2002 (79%)
Years Covered
10
About the MG MGF
The MG MGF was MOT tested 14,010 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (1995 to 2004), with an average pass rate of 75%. That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2002 model has the highest pass rate at 79% from 200 tests. The 1995 model has the lowest at 71%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer MG MGFs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 76,565 miles, while the newest (2004) averages 59,375 miles.
Compared to the MG brand average of 86%, the MGF is 11 points lower, placing it among the less reliable MG models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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MG MGF by Year
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Questions about the MG MGF
Is the MG MGF reliable?
Across its 10 model years in our data (1995 to 2004), the MG MGF averages a 75% MOT pass rate, from 14,010 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 7 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2002 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 79%.
Which year MG MGF has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2002 MG MGF has the highest MOT pass rate at 79%, while the 1995 model has the lowest at 71%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer MG MGFs more reliable?
Newer MG MGFs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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