MG 4 Se
From 763 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 15 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 15 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 15 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 2 |
| an obstruction significantly affecting the driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen or an obligatory external mirror not visible | 1 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| any part of the noise suppression system insecure | 1 |
| eps mil indicating a system malfunction | 1 |
| tyre obviously under inflated | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 4 Ses tested had between 9,121 and 21,306 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,974 median miles, the 4 Se has 0.042 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other MG models
| MG Zs | 81.9% |
| MG 3 | 79.4% |
| MG Zs Exclusive Ev | 89.5% |
| MG Tf | 75% |
| MG Mgf | 72.8% |
Common questions
What is the MG 4 Se MOT pass rate?
The MG 4 Se has a 94.1% MOT pass rate based on 763 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a MG 4 Se?
The most common MOT failure on the MG 4 Se is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a MG 4 Se at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a MG 4 Se is 13,974 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,121 and 21,306 miles.
Buying a used 4 Se?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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