MG ZR reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 2,896 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 2,896 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 64% of MG ZR cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in body & structure and emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the ZR tends to fail
Share of MG ZR cars aged 13 years and older 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 body & structure, emissions & leaks, seat belts. Holds up better than average on road wheels, identification, suspension.
Common questions
Is the MG ZR reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the MG ZR is about average for its age: 64% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 51% of similar-age models. Give body & structure, emissions & leaks and seat belts a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a MG ZR?
First-time MOT pass rates for the MG ZR in 2024: 13 years and older, 64%. 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 ZR MOT?
For MG ZR cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are body & structure (8.3% of tests vs 4.7% fleet), emissions & leaks (5.9% of tests vs 3.8% fleet), seat belts (2.2% of tests vs 1.3% fleet).