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MG GS reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·3,491 DVSA tests·2024
Across 3,491 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 76% of MG GS cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, behind the 85% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes and lights & electrics.
76%
Below average for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Below average for its age
-9.6 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
3,491 tests · fleet 85%
76%
Where the GS fails
Suspension99
Brakes94
Body & structure99
Steering100
Tyres95
Lights & electrics93
Fails more often on brakes, lights & electrics, tyres. Holds up better on steering, suspension.
Share of 4 to 7 years MG GS MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the MG GS tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on MG GS models 4 to 7 years old. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~7% of MOTsAbove average
- Brakes · flagged on ~6% of MOTsAbove average
- Tyres · flagged on ~5% of MOTsAbove average
Common questions
Is the MG GS reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the MG GS is more demanding than average for its age: 76% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give brakes, lights & electrics and tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a MG GS?
First-time MOT pass rates for the MG GS in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 76%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a MG GS MOT?
For MG GS cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (6.2% of tests vs 2% fleet), lights & electrics (6.7% of tests vs 2.6% fleet), tyres (5.3% of tests vs 3.3% fleet).
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