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%).
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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 |
Related MG models
- MG ZS — 86.8% pass rate
- MG 3 — 81.4% pass rate
- MG HS — 93.9% pass rate
- MG TF — 74.3% pass rate
- MG MGF — 70.1% pass rate
- MG ZS EXCLUSIVE VTI-TECH — 91.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MG ZR?
- 70.4% of MG ZR MOT tests pass, based on 2,901 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures 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".
- Does this show the MG ZR's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MG service history guide for how to check and keep one.