MG MG3 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
72.8% pass rate
from 202 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MG3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
  • 5.9% fail on Suspension
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.50% fail on Springs
      • 0.50% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.50% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.50% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 4.0% fail on Brakes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.99% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.99% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake imbalance
  • 4.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.99% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.50% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.50% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.50% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.5% fail on Joints
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.50% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 0.99% fail on Steering
    • 0.99% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.99% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.99% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.50% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.50% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.50% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.50% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.50% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.50% fail on Attachment
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