Mg Metro vs Mg Za magnet: 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 Za magnet
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg Metro (70%) and Mg Za magnet (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 Za magnet |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 30% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 69,393 mi | 80,410 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 Za magnet
- nearside front and offside front mainbeams require slight adjustment down
- offside front fog lamp not working
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mg Metro (70%) and Mg Za magnet (50%) 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.