Mg Magette vs Mg Metro: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mg Magette
55%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mg Metro
70%
MOT pass rate · 99,203 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg Magette (55%) 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 Magette | Mg Metro |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 55% | 70% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 45% | 30% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.3 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 97,243 mi | 69,393 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 99,203 |
Most common faults
Mg Magette
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- fuel pipe runs close to n/s/f wheel inside arch
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 Magette (55%) 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.