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MG MG3 MOT Results

Registered in 2017
82.8% pass rate
from 2,890 tests in 2021
(31% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MG3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.4% fail on Tyres (57% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (88% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes (77% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt (sp) (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.24% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.069% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.10% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.035% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.035% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.035% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 3.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (91% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (94% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.45% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.035% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.035% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.21% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.035% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.035% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.035% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.035% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.035% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (39% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.035% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.035% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.035% fail on View to rear
      • 0.035% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.1% fail on Suspension (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Mounting
    • 0.66% fail on Suspension arms (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.069% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.035% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.035% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.90% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.14% fail on Condition
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment
      • 0.035% fail on Requirements
    • 0.035% fail on Airbags
      • 0.035% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.35% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.17% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Front passenger's door (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.035% fail on Door condition
      • 0.035% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.035% fail on Door condition
    • 0.069% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.069% fail on Pipe (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.035% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.035% fail on Body
      • 0.035% fail on Other body component
  • 0.17% fail on Steering
    • 0.069% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.069% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.069% fail on Power steering (23 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Other components (132 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Steering play
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.069% fail on Attachment
    • 0.035% fail on Condition
  • 0.069% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.069% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.035% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.035% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.035% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.035% fail on Catalyst emissions
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