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MG MG3 MOT Results

Registered in 2018
83.3% pass rate
from 2,561 tests in 2021
(43% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the MG MG3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.12% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.12% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.078% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.078% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.078% fail on Horn
    • 0.039% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.039% fail on Switch
    • 0.039% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.039% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.039% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition (40% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.039% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Brakes (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt (sp) (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.70% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.51% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.078% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.039% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.039% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.039% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.039% fail on Valves
    • 0.039% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 1.6% fail on Visibility (49% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.35% fail on Wipers (85% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.039% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
  • 1.4% fail on Suspension (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Springs (11 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Coil springs (11 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Coil spring (11 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Mounting
    • 0.39% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.039% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.039% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.078% fail on Transmission
      • 0.078% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.078% fail on Joints
    • 0.039% fail on Seats
      • 0.039% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.039% fail on Undertray
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
  • 0.078% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.078% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.078% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (81% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Exhaust emissions (81% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.078% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.039% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 0.039% fail on Steering
    • 0.039% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.039% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.039% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.039% fail on Speedometer
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