MG GS reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 3,491 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the GS tends to fail
Share of MG GS cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on brakes, lights & electrics, tyres. Holds up better than average on steering, suspension.
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).