Mg Metro vs Mg Tc 1250: 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 Tc 1250
83%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg Metro (70%) and Mg Tc 1250 (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mg Metro | Mg Tc 1250 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 69,393 mi | 70,013 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 Tc 1250
- Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mg Metro (70%) and Mg Tc 1250 (83%) 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.