MG MG3 MOT Results

Registered in 2015

76.2% pass rate

from 2,433 tests in 2021

(23% worse than other 2015 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MG3 is unusually good or bad.

5.5% fail on Visibility (40% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Wipers (35% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Washers (54% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.082% fail on Windscreen
- 0.041% fail on View to rear
  - 0.041% fail on Mirrors
5.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (12 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 4.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (25 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Airbags (19 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag (28 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.12% fail on Condition
4.6% fail on Brakes (30% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.6% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.041% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.95% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.95% fail on Brake discs
- 2.0% fail on Brake performance (82% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.86% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.86% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.74% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.74% fail on Rbt
      - 0.62% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.37% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.37% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      - 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      - 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.12% fail on Rbt
      - 0.082% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.041% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    - 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.041% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.082% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.58% fail on Rigid brake pipes (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.12% fail on Lever
- 0.082% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.041% fail on Pedal
  - 0.041% fail on Hand lever
- 0.082% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.082% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.041% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.041% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.041% fail on Leaks
4.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 2.6% fail on Headlamps (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 2.5% fail on Headlamp (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.082% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.21% fail on Stop lamp (77% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.082% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.082% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.082% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.082% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (85% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.041% fail on Electrical wiring
  - 0.041% fail on Horn
- 0.041% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.041% fail on Position lamp
- 0.041% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.041% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.041% fail on Main beam tell-tale
3.6% fail on Suspension
- 2.8% fail on Suspension arms (200% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.082% fail on Suspension arm (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Springs (80% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.33% fail on Coil springs (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.33% fail on Coil spring (80% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.082% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.041% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.041% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
3.6% fail on Tyres
- 2.0% fail on Condition
- 1.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.082% fail on Size/type
1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (71% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.99% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.082% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.041% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.041% fail on Undertray
- 0.041% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.041% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.53% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.25% fail on Transmission
  - 0.25% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.25% fail on Joints
- 0.082% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.041% fail on Pipe
  - 0.041% fail on System
- 0.082% fail on Doors
  - 0.082% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.082% fail on Door condition
- 0.082% fail on Seats
  - 0.082% fail on Passenger's seat (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.041% fail on Bumpers
0.37% fail on Steering
- 0.33% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.33% fail on Track rod end
- 0.041% fail on Power steering
  - 0.041% fail on Other components
0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.16% fail on Registration plates
0.12% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.12% fail on Attachment