MG ZR MOT Pass Rate
70.4% of 2,901 MG ZR MOT tests pass.
The ZR passes 70.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MG models (84.6%).
The MG ZR passes 70.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 70.3% | 2,900 | 83,296 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MG ZR
The most common reason the MG ZR fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 65.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 65.6% | Not working |
| Brakes | 45.7% | Excessively binding |
| Body, chassis, structure | 37.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Suspension | 33.9% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 31.1% | Unable to be completed |
| Visibility | 14.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 13.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 10.0% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 9.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | Fixing missing |