Mg Metro vs Mg Y type tourer: 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 Y type tourer
55%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg Metro (70%) and Mg Y type tourer (55%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mg Metro | Mg Y type tourer |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% ✓ | 55% |
| MOT failure rate | 30% ✓ | 45% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 69,393 mi | 66,591 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 Y type tourer
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mg Metro (70%) and Mg Y type tourer (55%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mg Metro report Full Mg Y type tourer 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.