Mg C sports vs Mg Metro: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mg C sports
73%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Mg Metro
70%
MOT pass rate · 99,203 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg C sports (73%) 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 C sports | Mg Metro |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 27% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 51,007 mi | 69,393 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 99,203 |
Most common faults
Mg C sports
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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 C sports (73%) 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.