MG MG3 MOT Results

Registered in 2016

79.4% pass rate

from 3,123 tests in 2021

(27% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MG3 is unusually good or bad.

5.0% fail on Tyres (27% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Condition (53% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Tread depth
- 0.096% fail on Size/type
4.9% fail on Visibility (25% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Wipers
- 1.9% fail on Washers (72% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.064% fail on Windscreen
- 0.032% fail on Bonnet
4.3% fail on Brakes (54% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Brake performance (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.70% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.70% fail on Rbt (76% worse than other 2016 cars)
      - 0.51% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      - 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      - 0.064% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.29% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      - 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      - 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    - 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.032% fail on Parking brake performance
- 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.2% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.032% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.90% fail on Brake discs and drums (88% worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.90% fail on Brake discs (88% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.032% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.032% fail on Lever
- 0.19% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.096% fail on Lever
- 0.064% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.032% fail on Pedal
  - 0.032% fail on Hand lever
- 0.032% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.032% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.032% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.032% fail on Electronic stability control
4.0% fail on Suspension (94% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Suspension arms (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.096% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.9% fail on Springs (62% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Coil springs (62% worse than other 2016 cars)
    - 1.9% fail on Coil spring (63% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.064% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.032% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.064% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.032% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.032% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
3.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (47% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (46% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.096% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.93% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.90% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.032% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.29% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.032% fail on Reversing lamp switch
- 0.096% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.096% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2016 cars)
    - 0.096% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.064% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (82% better than other 2016 cars)
0.70% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.54% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.16% fail on Condition
- 0.032% fail on Airbags
  - 0.032% fail on Drivers airbag
0.70% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.58% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.54% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.096% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.032% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.032% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.096% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.032% fail on Other leaks
0.58% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.19% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.096% fail on System (79 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.064% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.032% fail on Pipe
- 0.13% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.096% fail on Doors
  - 0.032% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.032% fail on Door condition
  - 0.032% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.032% fail on Door condition
  - 0.032% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.032% fail on Door condition
- 0.064% fail on Bumpers
- 0.064% fail on Transmission
  - 0.064% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.064% fail on Joints
- 0.032% fail on Undertray
0.54% fail on Steering (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Steering linkage components (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Track rod end (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Steering play (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  - 0.064% fail on Steering rack (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.19% fail on Registration plates
0.096% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.096% fail on Attachment