MG 3 MOT Pass Rate
80.2% of 6,524 MG 3 MOT tests pass.
At 80.2%, The 3 passes slightly less often than the average across all MG models (85.1%).
The MG 3 has a pass rate of 80.2%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MG 3 tested at 0–3 years pass 91.5% of the time, compared with just 70.2% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.5% | 164 | 20,589 miles |
| 3–6 years | 86.6% | 2,307 | 29,136 miles |
| 6–10 years | 76.9% | 3,537 | 47,517 miles |
| 10–15 years | 70.2% | 516 | 58,853 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MG 3
The most common reason the MG 3 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 33.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "too low".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 33.8% | too low |
| Brakes | 32.8% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 27.0% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Suspension | 19.5% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Visibility | 18.3% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 8.0% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 5.9% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.8% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.7% | component leaking |
| Road Wheels | 0.9% | fixing missing |
Related MG models
- MG ZS — 82.4% pass rate
- MG ZS EXCLUSIVE EV — 90.2% pass rate
- MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH — 89.6% pass rate
- MG 5 EXCLUSIVE — 92.1% pass rate
- MG TF — 72.8% pass rate
- MG HS EXCLUSIVE S-A — 94.8% pass rate