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MG models checked on CarCheckUp, most checked first. See the MG MOT pass rate and common problems.
101 models, most checked first.
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3 222 checks
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ZS 152 checks
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B 122 checks
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ZS Trophy HEV Auto 110 checks
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ZS Exclusive VTI-Tech 103 checks
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3 Exclusive NAV VTI-Tech 97 checks
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HS Trophy Phev Auto 97 checks
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ZS Exclusive T-GDI Auto 96 checks
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HS Trophy S-A 94 checks
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3 Trophy HEV Auto 84 checks
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TF 83 checks
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HS Exclusive S-A 80 checks
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HS Trophy 72 checks
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ZS Exclusive EV 66 checks
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4 Trophy 63 checks
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MGF 60 checks
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ZS Excite VTI-Tech 60 checks
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5 Exclusive 56 checks
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HS Trophy Auto 56 checks
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4 SE 55 checks
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HS Exclusive 54 checks
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6 53 checks
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HS Exclusive Phev Auto 53 checks
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B GT 50 checks
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Midget 44 checks
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ZR 43 checks
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HS Excite S-A 42 checks
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HS Excite 39 checks
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HS Trophy HEV Auto 35 checks
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HS SE Phev Auto 34 checks
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ZS Exclusive T-GDI 31 checks
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ZT 29 checks
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HS SE S-A 28 checks
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ZS Trophy Connect EV 28 checks
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ZS Trophy EV 28 checks
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HS SE 27 checks
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5 Trophy 25 checks
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GS 24 checks
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ZS Excite T-GDI Auto 18 checks
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ZS SE HEV Auto 17 checks
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5 Excite 16 checks
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Midget 1500 16 checks
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ZS SE EV 16 checks
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A 14 checks
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HS Excite Phev Auto 14 checks
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ZS Excite EV 14 checks
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3 SE HEV Auto 13 checks
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3 SE 10 checks
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4 Xpower 10 checks
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MGB 10 checks
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BGT 9 checks
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ZT-T 8 checks
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5 SE 6 checks
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B GT V8 6 checks
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MG S5 Trophy EV 6 checks
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MG S9 Premium Phev Auto 6 checks
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Metro 5 checks
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ZS Limited Edition Auto 5 checks
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4 Trophy Extended Range 4 checks
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Mgbgt 4 checks
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RV8 4 checks
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ZS SE 4 checks
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3 Form Plus Sport VTI-Tech 3 checks
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Cyberster Trophy EV 3 checks
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HS SE Auto 3 checks
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Maestro 2.0 EFI 3 checks
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MG 5 Excite EV 3 checks
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TD 3 checks
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B-GT 2 checks
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Cyberster GT EV AWD 2 checks
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IM5 Performance AWD 2 checks
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IM6 Launch Edition AWD 2 checks
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IM6 Long Range 2 checks
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MGA 2 checks
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MGB GT 2 checks
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MGF 1.8I VVC 2 checks
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TC 2 checks
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ZR 160 2 checks
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3 Form Sport VTI-Tech 1 check
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3 Series 1 check
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4 Premium Extended Range 1 check
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6 SE GT Turbo 1 check
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6 S Magnette Turbo 1 check
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BG 1 check
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B GT Sports 1 check
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GS Excite 1 check
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HS SE HEV Auto 1 check
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IM5 Long Range 1 check
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Maestro 1 check
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Maestro 20 EFI 1 check
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MG 5 Exclusive EV 1 check
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MG-6 1 check
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MG S5 SE EV 1 check
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MG S6 Trophy EV 1 check
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Midget MK 2 1 check
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Miget 1 check
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Montego 1 check
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Montego EFI MG 1 check
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TD/TF 1 check
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ZT+ Cdti 1 check
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ZT SE V8 260 1 check
MG reliability: MOT pass rate and history data
What the MOT records of 1,164 MG vehicles checked on CarCheckUp show.
- 77%of MOT tests passedUK average 77%
- 4,300typical miles a year
- 6.8%have a mileage anomalyan MOT reading lower than an earlier one
- 2003–2021built (middle half)
MG common problems: most common MOT failures and advisories
The defects MOT testers record most often on MG vehicles, as a share of all their MOT tests (the same defect on any wheel or side counts once).
Top 20 MG MOT failures
Reasons the vehicle failed its MOT.
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements2.1%
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid1.9%
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
- Headlamp aim too low1.2%
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- Track rod end ball joint has excessive play1.2%
- Stop lamp not working1.2%
- Position lamp not working1.1%
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam1.0%
- Registration plate lamp not working0.9%
- Horn not working0.8%
- Brake pipe excessively corroded0.8%
- Headlamp aim too high0.7%
- Brake pad less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle0.7%
- Parking brake recording little or no effort0.6%
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault0.6%
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive0.6%
- Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened0.6%
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases0.5%
Top 20 MG MOT advisories
Wear the tester noted: not a failure yet, but money to budget for.
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge4.8%
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened4.8%
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit3.7%
- Brake pad wearing thin3.2%
- Wheel bearing has slight play2.0%
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- Brake pipe slightly corroded1.9%
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing1.8%
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material1.7%
- Track rod end ball joint has slight play1.7%
- Oil leak, but not excessive1.5%
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened1.3%
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases1.2%
- Shock absorber has a light misting of oil1.0%
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement0.9%
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources0.8%
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened0.8%
- King pin has slight play in pin and/or bush0.8%
- Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint0.8%
- Coil spring corroded0.7%
- Nail in tyre0.7%
Based on the DVSA MOT histories of 1,164 MG vehicles with an MOT checked on CarCheckUp (9,610 tests, retests included). Updated . Vehicles people check before buying are not a random sample of the UK fleet. Every MOT test for one vehicle is in the free MOT history check; market-wide figures are in the UK Used Car Risk Report. How we calculate these figures. MOT and DVLA data: contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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