Mg Metro vs Mg Mkii a roadster: 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 Mkii a roadster
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg Metro (70%) and Mg Mkii a roadster (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mg Metro | Mg Mkii a roadster |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 30% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 69,393 mi | 55,819 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 99,203 | 1 |
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 Mkii a roadster
- Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mg Metro (70%) and Mg Mkii a roadster (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mg Metro report Full Mg Mkii a roadster 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.