Mg >ga vs Mg Metro: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mg >ga
89%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mg Metro
70%
MOT pass rate · 99,203 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg >ga (89%) and Mg Metro (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mg >ga | Mg Metro |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 89% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 11% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.3 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 20% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 12,748 mi | 69,393 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 99,203 |
Most common faults
Mg >ga
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear service brake slightly lazy in comparison to other side
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Mg Metro
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mg >ga (89%) and Mg Metro (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.