Mg Mbgt vs Mg Zs: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mg Mbgt
68%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Mg Zs
74%
MOT pass rate · 38,862 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg Mbgt (68%) and Mg Zs (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mg Mbgt | Mg Zs |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 68% | 74% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 32% | 26% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 52,472 mi | 71,653 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 38,862 |
Most common faults
Mg Mbgt
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- Battery insecure
Mg Zs
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mg Mbgt (68%) and Mg Zs (74%) 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.