Mg Metro vs Mg Mgtd: 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 Mgtd
77%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg Metro (70%) and Mg Mgtd (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mg Metro | Mg Mgtd |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 69,393 mi | 11,195 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 99,203 | 7 |
Most common faults
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)
Mg Mgtd
- Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- body mounting bolt missing from o/s in front of wheel
- Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mg Metro (70%) and Mg Mgtd (77%) 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.