Mg 130 vs Mg Metro: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mg 130
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mg Metro
70%
MOT pass rate · 99,203 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg 130 (100%) 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 130 | Mg Metro |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 69,350 mi | 69,393 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 99,203 |
Most common faults
Mg 130
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
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 130 (100%) 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.