Mg 3 style plus lux vti-tech vs Mg Metro: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mg 3 style plus lux vti-tech
81%
MOT pass rate · 30 vehicles
Mg Metro
70%
MOT pass rate · 99,203 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg 3 style plus lux vti-tech (81%) 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 3 style plus lux vti-tech | Mg Metro |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 65,019 mi | 69,393 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 30 | 99,203 |
Most common faults
Mg 3 style plus lux vti-tech
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 3 style plus lux vti-tech (81%) 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.