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Mg Metro vs Mg Mg tf spark 115: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mg Metro
70%
MOT pass rate · 99,203 vehicles
Mg Mg tf spark 115
67%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg Metro (70%) and Mg Mg tf spark 115 (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mg Metro Mg Mg tf spark 115
MOT pass rate 70% ✓ 67%
MOT failure rate 30% ✓ 33%
Faults & advisories per test 1.9 1.5 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% 0% ✓
Average mileage 69,393 mi 60,008 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 99,203 6

Most common faults

Mg Metro

  1. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  2. Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
  3. Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  4. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  5. Oil leak
  6. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Mg Mg tf spark 115

  1. exhaust rusty
  2. front & rear discs slight wear & corrossion
  3. wider tyres fitted to rear of vehicle
  4. exhaust mounts are in a poor condition
  5. rear brake discs are pitted
  6. engine management light on

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mg Metro (70%) and Mg Mg tf spark 115 (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mg Metro report Full Mg Mg tf spark 115 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.