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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

  1. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Mg B gt

  1. Oil leak
  2. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  3. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  4. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  5. Horn not working (1.6.2a)
  6. 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.