Mg 3 excite vti-tech vs Mg B gt: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mg 3 excite vti-tech
94%
MOT pass rate · 1,437 vehicles
More reliable
Mg B gt
75%
MOT pass rate · 47,800 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mg 3 excite vti-tech is the more reliable of the two — 94% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mg 3 excite vti-tech | Mg B gt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 94% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 6% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 33,362 mi | 56,621 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,437 | 47,800 |
Most common faults
Mg 3 excite vti-tech
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mg B gt
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mg 3 excite vti-tech is the more reliable of the two — 94% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Mg 3 excite vti-tech report Full Mg B gt report Most reliable cars
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.