Mg Metro vs Mg Zt-t turbo 160: 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 Zt-t turbo 160
73%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mg Metro (70%) and Mg Zt-t turbo 160 (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mg Metro | Mg Zt-t turbo 160 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 73% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 27% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 69,393 mi | 79,384 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 Zt-t turbo 160
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mg Metro (70%) and Mg Zt-t turbo 160 (73%) 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.