MG Knowledge Test

Welcome to the MG Knowledge Test.

This questionnaire aims to assess and celebrate participants’ knowledge of the history of the MG brand, its iconic models, technical and maintenance aspects, as well as the history of the MG Club of Portugal.

The estimated time to complete this test is 30 minutes (without researching answers).

Take part in a true sporting spirit, discover more about the MG universe, and see how far your knowledge goes. Have fun and… keep the MG spirit alive!

Good luck!

Note: This questionnaire has been reviewed by the UK MG Car Club. However, if you find any incorrect question or answer, we kindly ask you to contact the Board of the MG Club of Portugal.

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MG Knowledge Test

History of the MG Brand

1 - In what year was the MG (Morris Garages) brand founded?

2 - Who founded MG?

3 - What do the letters 'MG' stand for?

4 - What was the first mass-produced MG model?

5 - In which decade was MG acquired by British Leyland?

6 - In what year did Cecil Kimber die?

7 - Where was MG’s original headquarters located?

8 - What role did John Thornley play in MG’s history?

9 - When was the Abingdon factory closed?

10 - In what year was MG relaunched by Nanjing Automobile Group?

11 - In what year did the MG Car Company become independent from Morris Motors?

12 - Where did the MG EX181 set speed records?

13 - Who drove the MG EX181 in 1957?

14 - What was the name of the project to relaunch MG after 2005?

15 - In which country is MG (SAIC Motor)’s current headquarters located?

16 - In which racing category did MG succeed?

17 - Which of these models was produced during World War II?

18 - What was the name of the first MG with a V8 engine?

19 - In which model did MG introduce the term 'Twin-Cam'?

20 - In what year was the MG Car Club founded?

21 - Who was known as the “spiritual father” of MG?

22 - MG was briefly associated with which other British brand between 2001–2005?

23 - What was the name of the two-seater roadster relaunched in 1995?

24 - What slogan was used in early MG advertisements?

25 - On which track did the MG B make its racing debut?

MG Models

26 - What was the direct successor model to the MG A?

27 - The MG B was produced between which years?

28 - The MG Midget was based on which other car?

29 - Which of these MG models used a Rover V8 engine?

30 - The MG C is often mistaken for which other model?

31 - Which MG model from the 2000s had a rear mid-engine layout?

32 - Which MG model served as the base for a Group B rally car?

33 - Which of these was a sporty hatchback from the 2000s?

34 - The MG TF relaunched in 2002 was an evolution of which model?

35 - Which MG model was launched as electric in the 2020s?

36 - Which of these MGs was an executive sedan?

37 - The MG 3 is best classified as a:

38 - The MG TD belongs to which model series?

39 - Which MG was inspired by Art Deco design and popular in 1950s USA?

40 - The MG B had a version with what body style?

41 - The MG 6 GT was originally manufactured in which country?

42 - Which MG was promoted as a “hot hatch” with British heritage in the 2000’s?

43 - The MG A Twin-Cam is known for:

44 - The MG T-Type was succeeded by:

45 - The MG 1300 shared components with which brand?

46 - Which modern MG is fully electric and family-oriented?

47 - The MG TC became popular in the USA after:

48 - What is the distinct feature of the MG B GT version?

49 - The modern MG ZS is a:

50 - In what year was the MG Midget Mark I launched?

Technical Questions

51 - What type of drivetrain was traditionally used in classic MGs?

52 - Which type of carburetor is commonly found in classic MGs?

53 - How many cylinders did the original MG B engine have?

54 - What type of rear suspension was used in the MG B?

55 - What type of forced induction did the MG Metro Turbo use?

56 - “K-Series” engines are often associated with which issue?

57 - The V8 engine in the MG B GT V8 came from which brand?

58 - Where was the engine placed in the MG F?

59 - The Hydragas suspension system is associated with which MG models?

60 - What type of chassis did the T-series MGs use?

61 - What type of cylinder head did the MG A Twin-Cam use?

62 - What was the typical gearbox in the MG TD?

63 - Modern MGs from SAIC mostly use:

64 - The MG Cyberster promises 0–100 km/h acceleration in:

65 - The MG A used which type of brakes?

66 - The MG ZR and ZS were based on models from which brand?

67 - The valve timing in the K-Series is driven by:

68 - The MG Metro 6R4 had what kind of engine?

69 - The MG A came in which engine displacements?

70 - Classic MGs usually have what type of differential?

71 - The MG B GT V8’s brakes were:

72 - Where were the radiators located in the MG F?

73 - The MG 6 BTCC used which drivetrain layout?

74 - Typical power output of an MG B 1.8 is:

75 - The 2002 MG TF improvements over the MG F were mainly in:

MG Vehicle Maintenance